She gasped, wide-eyed, as words took flight.

Meaning: The girl was amazed and surprised as the words on the page seemed to fly up into the air.

Choice of Words: Gasped is a verb that describes a sudden, sharp intake of breath, which is a good way to describe the girl's reaction. Wide-eyed means with eyes open wide, and took flight means to rise into the air and fly.

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