The rustling leaves sang a lullaby to the sleeping earth.

Meaning: This sentence describes the leaves making a rustling sound and helping the earth to sleep.

Choice of Words: Rustling is an adjective that describes a sound that is made by the movement of dry leaves. Lullaby is a noun that refers to a song that is sung to help someone fall asleep. When you put them together, "The rustling leaves sang a lullaby to the sleeping earth" creates a peaceful image of the leaves singing a lullaby to the earth.

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