Lines dance across the canvas.

Meaning: This sentence uses figurative language to describe the movement of the children's lines on the page, as if they were dancing across the canvas.

Choice of Words: Lines are long, thin marks made on a surface. Dance means to move rhythmically to music. Across means from one side to the other. Canvas is a sturdy fabric used for painting.

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