Seashells whisper secrets of the sea.

Meaning: The sound of the waves crashing against the seashells creates a soft, mysterious sound, as if the seashells are telling secrets about the ocean.

Choice of Words: Whisper means to speak very softly. Secrets are things that are kept hidden or private. Sea refers to the body of salt water that covers much of the Earth's surface.

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The ocean murmurs tales of its adventures.

Meaning: This means that the ocean is telling stories about all the exciting things it has seen and done. It's like the ocean is saying, I've seen all sorts of amazing things, and I'm going to tell you all about them.

Choice of Words: Ocean is the large body of salt water that covers most of the Earth. Murmurs means to speak in a low, soft voice. Tales are stories. Adventures are exciting experiences. When you put them together, "The ocean murmurs tales of its adventures" creates a picture in your mind of the ocean quietly sharing stories about its experiences.

The wind whispers through the trees.

Meaning: This means that the wind is making a soft, rustling sound as it moves through the leaves of the trees. It's like the wind is saying, I'm here, and I'm going to make a little bit of noise.

Choice of Words: Wind is the movement of air. Whispers means to speak in a low, soft voice. Trees are tall plants with woody stems and branches. When you put them together, "The wind whispers through the trees" creates a picture in your mind of the wind quietly moving through the leaves of the trees.

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