Leaves rustled in the gentle wind.

Meaning: The flat and green parts of a plant that grow from the stems were making a soft, crackling sound in the mild or not harsh movement of air.

Choice of Words: Leaves are the flat and green parts of a plant that grow from the stems. Rustled means to make a soft, crackling sound. In indicates the location of the rustling. Gentle describes something that is mild or not harsh. Wind refers to the movement of air.

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