The wind whispered through the trees.

Meaning: This means that the movement of air was making a soft or low sound as it passed through the tall plants with a trunk and branches.

Choice of Words: Wind is the movement of air. Whispered means to speak softly or in a low voice. Trees are tall plants with a trunk and branches. When you put them together, "The wind whispered through the trees" means the movement of air spoke softly or in a low voice through the tall plants with a trunk and branches.

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The wind sang through the trees.

Meaning: This means the wind was blowing through the trees, making a musical sound.

Choice of Words: Wind refers to the moving air around us, which we can often feel. Sang describes a melodious sound, like someone singing. Through indicates movement from one side to the other, and trees are tall plants with woody stems and branches. When you put them together, this sentence describes the sound of the wind moving through the leaves of the trees, creating a beautiful sound.

The wind roared through the trees.

Meaning: This means the wind was blowing very strongly through the trees, making a loud noise.

Choice of Words: Wind refers to the moving air around us, which we can often feel. Roared describes a loud, deep sound, like a lion. Through indicates movement from one side to the other, and trees are tall plants with woody stems and branches. When you put them together, this sentence describes the sound of the wind moving through the leaves of the trees, creating a powerful sound.

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