Words painted pictures in mind.

Meaning: The words in the book created vivid images and scenes in the reader's imagination.

Choice of Words: The verb "painted" implies the creation of visual images. "Pictures" are visual representations. "Mind" refers to the seat of consciousness and thought.

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The words danced across the page.

Meaning: This means that the words were written or printed in a way that made them look like they were dancing.

Choice of Words: Words are things you speak, read, or write. Danced means to move gracefully and rhythmically. Across means from one side to the other. Page is a piece of paper in a book or magazine. When you put them together, "The words danced across the page" means that the words seemed to move and flow across the page in a beautiful way.

The music filled the air.

Meaning: This means that the music was loud enough to be heard everywhere.

Choice of Words: Music is a combination of sounds that create a melody. Filled means to make something full. Air is the invisible gas that surrounds the Earth. When you put them together, "The music filled the air" means that the music spread through the air and could be heard by everyone.

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