The thunder rumbles in the sky.

Meaning: This sentence describes the sound of thunder in the sky.

Choice of Words: Thunder is a loud crash of noise that happens after lightning. Rumbles means to make a deep, continuous sound. Sky is the area above the earth.

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The storm howls in the night.

Meaning: This means that there is a storm happening and you can hear the sound of the wind howling in the night.

Choice of Words: Storm is a type of bad weather that can have strong winds, rain, lightning, and thunder. Howls is a verb that means to make a loud, long sound like a wolf. Night is the time when it is dark outside and people are usually sleeping. When you put these words together, it means that the storm is making a loud, long sound like a wolf in the night.

The wind whispers in the trees.

Meaning: This means that the wind is blowing gently and you can hear the sound of the leaves rustling in the trees.

Choice of Words: Wind is the movement of air. Whispers is a verb that means to speak very softly. Trees are tall plants with branches and leaves. When you put these words together, it means that the wind is making a soft, rustling sound in the leaves of the trees.

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