The clown jumped off the stage suddenly.

Meaning: This sentence describes an unexpected action of a clown who leaps or springs off the stage without any warning.

Choice of Words: Jump is a common verb that means to leap or spring off the ground. Suddenly means without warning or notice. Off means from or away from a particular place or surface.

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Abruptly, the clown leaped from the platform.

Meaning: This sentence also describes a clown who unexpectedly jumped from the stage. It uses different words to convey the same meaning, emphasizing the suddenness of the action.

Choice of Words: Abruptly means suddenly or without warning. The is used to indicate a specific clown. Clown is a person who wears funny clothes and makeup and performs for entertainment. Leaped means to jump or spring into the air. From means away from or off of a surface or place. The is used again to indicate a specific platform. Platform is a raised surface where people stand or sit.

Out of nowhere, the jester hopped down from the dais.

Meaning: This sentence uses different words again to describe the same action, but it adds a sense of surprise or unexpectedness by using the phrase "out of nowhere".

Choice of Words: Out of nowhere means suddenly or unexpectedly. The is used to indicate a specific jester. Jester is another word for clown. Hopped means to jump or spring lightly. Down means from a higher to a lower place. From means away from or off of a surface or place. The is used again to indicate a specific dais. Dais is a raised platform where people stand or sit.

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