The rain whispered secrets to the listening leaves.

Meaning: The sentence describes the rain as telling secrets to the leaves in a soft, quiet voice.

Choice of Words: Rain is the water that falls from the sky. Whispered means spoke in a soft, quiet voice. Secrets are pieces of information that are kept hidden. Listening means paying attention to what is being said or played. Leaves are the flat, green parts of a tree or plant.

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