The mural told a story to passersby.

Meaning: This means that the mural had a message or story that it shared with people who walked past it.

Choice of Words: A mural is a painting on a wall or other large surface. Passersby are people who are walking or passing by a place. When we say "The mural told a story to passersby," we are describing how the mural communicated a message or story to the people who saw it as they walked by.

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