Leaves swayed in gentle breeze.

Meaning: The leaves moved softly back and forth in the light wind.

Choice of Words: Leaves are the flat, green parts of a plant that grow on its branches. Swayed means to move gently from side to side. Gentle means not strong or rough. Breeze is a light wind.

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The leaves danced in the soft wind.

Meaning: This means that the leaves on the trees were moving back and forth in a graceful way, as if they were dancing.

Choice of Words: Danced means to move rhythmically, like a person or animal. Soft means not loud or hard, but gentle and smooth.

The leaves rustled in the whispering wind.

Meaning: This means that the leaves on the trees were making a soft, rustling sound as the wind blew through them.

Choice of Words: Rustled means to make a soft, crackling sound, like paper or leaves. Whispering means to speak very softly, almost like a secret.

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