Sunlight streamed through the trees.

Meaning: The sunlight was coming through the leaves and branches of the trees in a continuous flow.

Choice of Words: Sunlight is the light from the sun. Streamed means to flow in a continuous stream. Trees are tall plants with a trunk and branches. When sunlight streams through the trees, it means the light is coming through the leaves and branches of the trees.

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The sun's rays beamed through the canopy.

Meaning: This means that the sun's light was shining brightly through the leaves and branches of the trees. It's like saying, The sun's light was shining brightly through the leaves and branches.

Choice of Words: Sun's rays are the beams of light that come from the sun. Beamed means to shine brightly. Canopy is the layer of leaves and branches that cover the top of a tree. When you put them together, "The sun's rays beamed through the canopy" is a description of the sun's light shining brightly through the leaves and branches of the trees.

Golden light filtered through the foliage.

Meaning: This means that the sun's light was passing through the leaves of the trees and turning them a golden color. It's like saying, The sun's light was making the leaves look like gold.

Choice of Words: Golden means a deep yellow color like gold. Light is the energy that allows us to see. Filtered means to pass through something, like a filter. Foliage is the leaves of a plant. When you put them together, "Golden light filtered through the foliage" is a description of the sun's light passing through the leaves of the trees and turning them a golden color.

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