Ripples spread across the calm pond.
Meaning: This sentence paints a picture of gentle waves moving across the surface of a peaceful pond.
Choice of Words: Ripples are small waves that move across the surface of water. Spread means to move or extend in all directions. Across means from one side to the other. Calm means peaceful and quiet. Pond is a small body of water, smaller than a lake.
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