The leaves rustled softly in the gentle breeze.

Meaning: The leaves of the trees made a soft, crinkling sound as the wind blew gently through them.

Choice of Words: Leaves are the green parts of a tree or plant. Rustled means to make a soft, crinkling sound. Gently means in a soft and careful way. Breeze is a gentle wind.

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The leaves danced in the wind.

Meaning: This means the leaves moved gracefully in the wind, like they were dancing.

Choice of Words: Leaves are the flat green parts of plants. Danced means to move gracefully, like when you're dancing. Wind is a moving current of air.

The leaves sang a song in the breeze.

Meaning: This means the leaves made a musical sound as the light wind blew through them, like they were singing a song.

Choice of Words: Leaves are the flat green parts of plants. Sang means to make a musical sound with your voice. Song is a series of musical sounds. Breeze is a light wind.

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