The sound swirled around the room.

Meaning: The sensation produced by vibrations traveling through the air moved in a circular motion on all sides of the room.

Choice of Words: Sound is the sensation produced by vibrations traveling through the air. Swirled means to move in a circular or spiral motion. Around means on all sides of something. The is an article used to refer to a specific thing. Room is a space in a building that is separated from other spaces by walls.

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The music danced through the air.

Meaning: This means that the music was moving rhythmically through the air. It's like saying, The music was flowing through the air.

Choice of Words: Music is a series of sounds that are organized in a pleasing way. Danced means to move rhythmically to music. Through means passing from one side to the other. Air is the invisible gas that surrounds the Earth. When you put them together, "The music danced through the air" means that the music was moving rhythmically through the air.

The laughter filled the hall.

Meaning: This means that the laughter was so loud that it filled the entire hall. It's like saying, The laughter was everywhere in the hall.

Choice of Words: Laughter is the sound of people expressing amusement or joy. Filled means to make something full. Hall is a large room in a building, such as a school or a hospital. When you put them together, "The laughter filled the hall" means that the laughter was so loud that it filled the entire hall.

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