The children listened with rapt attention.

Meaning: The children were very interested in the stories and paid close attention.

Choice of Words: Rapt means completely absorbed or fascinated. Attention means paying close notice to something. When you put them together, "rapt attention" means the children were totally focused on the stories.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

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