Meaning: The sound of the ocean waves crashing against the shore created a sense of mystery and wonder, as if the waves were sharing secret stories with the land.
Choice of Words: "Ocean waves" are the large bodies of water that cover most of the Earth's surface. "Whispered" means to speak very softly or quietly. "Secrets" are pieces of information that are kept hidden or private. "Shore" is the land along the edge of a body of water.