Red apples hung ripe on the tree branches.

Meaning: This sentence is describing how red apples are hanging ripe on the branches of a tree. It's a common sight in the fall.

Choice of Words: Red is the color of blood and fire. Apples are round fruits that grow on trees. Hung means to be suspended from something. Ripe means fully grown and ready to be eaten. On means in or at a particular place or position. Tree is a tall plant with a woody stem and branches. Branches are the parts of a tree that grow out from the trunk.

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Crimson orbs dangled temptingly from the leafy limbs.

Meaning: This sentence also describes apples growing on a tree. The apples are described as being a deep red color and hanging loosely from the branches. The leaves on the branches are described as being leafy, which means they are full of leaves.

Choice of Words: Crimson is a shade of red that is deep and rich. Orbs are round objects, like apples. Dangled means the apples were hanging loosely. Temptingly means the apples looked delicious. Leafy means the branches had lots of leaves. Limbs are the branches of a tree.

Ruddy fruit adorned the boughs of the stately tree.

Meaning: This sentence also describes apples growing on a tree. The apples are described as being a reddish-brown color and hanging from the branches of a tall and impressive tree. The apples make the tree look more beautiful.

Choice of Words: Ruddy is a reddish-brown color. Fruit is another word for apples. Adorned means the apples made the tree look more beautiful. Boughs are the branches of a tree. Stately means the tree was tall and impressive.

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