Seashells whispered stories of ancient mariners.

Meaning: The seashells on the beach seemed to tell stories about the sailors who had sailed the seas long ago.

Choice of Words: Seashells are the hard outer coverings of marine animals, often found on beaches. Whispered means to speak softly or quietly. Stories are accounts of events or experiences. Ancient mariners are sailors who lived in the past.

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Seashells murmured tales of bygone sailors.

Meaning: This sentence is also describing how seashells can seem to tell stories about the people who used to sail the seas long ago.

Choice of Words: Murmured means to speak in a low, soft voice. Tales are stories, often ones that are passed down from generation to generation. Bygone means something that happened in the past. Sailors are people who sail boats or ships.

Seashells whispered legends of old seafarers.

Meaning: This sentence is still describing how seashells can seem to tell stories about the people who used to sail the seas long ago, but it is using different words to describe the stories and the people.

Choice of Words: Legends are stories that are often told over and over again and may or may not be true. Seafarers are people who travel by sea.

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