The music gave him a sense of purpose.
Meaning: This sentence describes how the music had a positive impact on the boy's sense of self and direction, giving him a feeling of purpose and meaning.
Choice of Words: Gave means to transfer something to someone or to make something available to someone. Sense means a feeling or awareness of something. Purpose means the reason for which something is done or exists. When you put them together, the sentence means that the music made him feel like he had a reason for being and a direction in life.
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