Shadows danced on the walls of the cave.

Meaning: The dark areas where light was blocked moved quickly and lightly on the sides of the large hole in the ground.

Choice of Words: Shadows are dark areas where light is blocked. Danced means to move or sway quickly and lightly. On indicates the surface or location of something. Walls are the sides of a building or room. Cave is a large hole in the ground.

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