Speak softly.

Meaning: This means to talk in a quiet or gentle manner. It's like saying, Talk in a low voice.

Choice of Words: Speak is a verb that means to talk or say something. Softly is an adverb that describes the way something is done, in this case, speaking in a quiet or gentle manner. When you put them together, "Speak softly" is an instruction to talk in a low voice.

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Talk quietly.

Meaning: This means the same as "Speak softly." It's another way to ask someone to talk in a way that is not loud.

Choice of Words: Talk is another word for speak. Quietly means to make little or no sound. When you put them together, "Talk quietly" means to speak in a way that is not loud.

Use your quiet voice.

Meaning: This means the same as "Speak softly" and "Talk quietly." It's another way to ask someone to talk in a way that is not loud.

Choice of Words: Use means to do something with something else. Quiet means to make little or no sound. Voice means the sound you make when you speak. When you put them together, "Use your quiet voice" means to speak in a way that is not loud.

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