The rain poured heavily on the roof of the house.

Meaning: This sentence describes the intensity of the rain falling on the house's roof.

Choice of Words: Poured means to flow in a steady stream. Heavily means in a large amount or quantity. Roof is the upper covering of a building. House is a building where people live. This sentence evokes the image of a downpour hitting the roof of a house.

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