They feel like they are part of the story.

Meaning: This means that the children are so engaged in the story that they feel like they are actually part of it.

Choice of Words: Feel means to experience a particular emotion or sensation. Like means to be similar to or have the same qualities as someone or something else. Part means a piece or portion of something.

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They identify with the characters in the story.

Meaning: This means that they feel a connection to the characters in the story and can understand their thoughts and feelings.

Choice of Words: Identify means to recognize or relate to someone or something. With means in connection or association with someone or something. Character means a person or being in a story. Story means a narrative or account of events. When you put them together, "They identify with the characters in the story" means that the people are able to see themselves or their experiences in the characters and events of the story.

They are immersed in the story.

Meaning: This means that they are so focused on the story that they feel like they are actually experiencing the events firsthand.

Choice of Words: Immersed means to be completely surrounded or absorbed in something. In means within or inside of something. Story means a narrative or account of events. When you put them together, "They are immersed in the story" means that the people are completely engaged in the story and feel like they are actually there.

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