The fox's cleverness became a legend among the animals of the forest.

Meaning: The fox's intelligence and resourcefulness became a famous story among the animals in the forest.

Choice of Words: Cleverness means intelligence and resourcefulness, became implies a change in state or condition, legend refers to a famous or well-known story, among means in the midst of or surrounded by, animals are living creatures, and forest is a large area of land covered with trees.

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