The owl hooted softly from its treetop perch.

Meaning: The owl made a soft, hooting sound from its spot high up in the tree, breaking the silence of the night.

Choice of Words: Hooted is the sound made by an owl. Softly means in a quiet or gentle manner. Treetop perch is a place where an owl sits on a branch at the top of a tree.

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