Rustling leaves whispered tales.

Meaning: The rustling leaves were making sounds that seemed like they were telling stories.

Choice of Words: Rustling describes the sound made by leaves moving, leaves are the flat, green parts of a plant that grow from its stem, and tales are stories or accounts of events. Together, they create a picture of leaves making a rustling sound as they move, suggesting they are telling stories.

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