Ripples broke the calm facade.

Meaning: The peaceful surface of the water was disturbed by small waves.

Choice of Words: "Ripples" are small waves on the surface of water. "Broke" means to separate or cause something to separate into pieces. "Calm facade" refers to a peaceful or quiet appearance that hides something else.

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The ripples shattered the calm surface.

Meaning: This means that the ripples caused the calm surface to break into many small pieces.

Choice of Words: Shattered means to break into many small pieces. Surface means the top layer of something. When you put them together, "The ripples shattered the calm surface" means that the ripples broke the peaceful appearance of the surface.

The ripples disrupted the tranquil scene.

Meaning: This means that the ripples caused the peaceful scene to be interrupted or disturbed.

Choice of Words: Disrupted means to interrupt or disturb something. Tranquil means peaceful and calm. Scene means a view or a situation. When you put them together, "The ripples disrupted the tranquil scene" means that the ripples disturbed the peaceful appearance of the scene.

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