Sunbeams peek through clouds' soft embrace.

Meaning: The sunlight is coming through openings in the clouds.

Choice of Words: Peek is a verb that means to look quickly or furtively. Sunbeams are rays of sunlight. Clouds are visible masses of water droplets or ice crystals suspended in the atmosphere. Embrace is a noun that means a hug or clasp.

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The sun's rays dance across the water's surface.

Meaning: This means that the sun is shining on the water, making it look like it is dancing.

Choice of Words: Sun's rays are lines of light from the sun. Dance means to move quickly and gracefully. Water's surface is the top of the water. When you put them together, "The sun's rays dance across the water's surface" is a picture of sunlight reflecting off the water, making it look sparkly and beautiful.

The wind whispers through the leaves of the trees.

Meaning: This means that the wind is blowing through the leaves of the trees, making a soft, rustling sound.

Choice of Words: Wind is the movement of air. Whispers means to speak softly. Leaves are the green things on trees. Trees are tall plants with branches and leaves. When you put them together, "The wind whispers through the leaves of the trees" is a picture of the wind blowing through the leaves, making a rustling sound.

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