Raindrops patter on the roof rhythmically.
Meaning: This sentence describes the repetitive and musical sound of raindrops falling on a roof.
Choice of Words: Raindrops are drops of water that fall from clouds. Patter means to make a series of light, repeated sounds. Roof is the top covering of a building. Rhythmically means in a regular and repeated pattern. When you put them together, it creates an image of raindrops falling on a roof, creating a rhythmic tapping sound.
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