Sun smiled brightly upon the children.

Meaning: The sun was shining brightly on the children.

Choice of Words: The word sun refers to the star at the center of our solar system that provides light and heat. Smiled is a figurative expression used to describe the appearance of the sun as it shines brightly, and upon indicates that the sun's light and warmth were directed towards the children.

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The sun beamed down on the children.

Meaning: This means that the sun was shining brightly down on the children.

Choice of Words: Sun is the big, bright star in our solar system that gives us light and heat. Beamed is a verb that means to shine brightly. Down means from a higher place to a lower place. On means in or at a place or thing. Children are young people who have not yet reached adulthood.

The sun's rays bathed the children in warmth.

Meaning: This means that the sun's rays were surrounding the children and making them feel warm.

Choice of Words: Sun's rays are the lines of light and heat that come from the sun. Bathed is a verb that means to cover or surround something in a liquid. Warmth is a feeling of heat or comfort.

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