The statue slowly began to take shape.

Meaning: The form of the sculpture gradually became visible as the artist worked.

Choice of Words: Statue is a sculpted figure of a person or animal. Shape refers to the external form or outline of an object. Take means to acquire or obtain something.

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The statue gradually came into view.

Meaning: This means that the statue slowly became visible or clear, like when you're waiting for a fog to lift and the statue starts to show.

Choice of Words: Statue means a carved or sculpted figure of a person or animal, usually made of stone or metal. Gradually means slowly, over time. Came into view means became visible or clear. When you put them together, "The statue gradually came into view" means that the statue slowly became visible or clear.

The statue emerged from the shadows.

Meaning: This means that the statue became visible or clear, like when you turn on a light in a dark room and the statue suddenly appears.

Choice of Words: Statue means a carved or sculpted figure of a person or animal, usually made of stone or metal. Emerged means came out of something or became visible. Shadows means areas of darkness or shade. When you put them together, "The statue emerged from the shadows" means that the statue came out of the darkness or shade and became visible.

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