World slept in silence.

Meaning: The Earth or the entire universe was in a state of rest and inactivity during the absence of sound.

Choice of Words: World refers to the Earth or the entire universe. Slept is used figuratively to describe the state of rest and inactivity. In indicates the location or position of something. Silence refers to the absence of sound.

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The world was quiet and still, like it was sleeping.

Meaning: This means that everything was very quiet and calm, as if the whole world was sleeping.

Choice of Words: World refers to the entire planet and everything on it. Slept is a verb that means to be in a state of rest with your eyes closed. Silence means there is no sound or noise. When you put them together, "The world slept in silence" means the entire planet was quiet and peaceful, as if it was sleeping.

The world was so quiet, you could hear a pin drop.

Meaning: This means that everything was extremely quiet, so quiet that you could hear even the smallest sound.

Choice of Words: World refers to the entire planet and everything on it. Quiet means there is no sound or noise. Pin is a small, sharp object used to hold things together. Drop means to fall or move downwards. When you put them together, "The world was so quiet, you could hear a pin drop" means the entire planet was so quiet that you could even hear the sound of a small pin falling to the ground.

The world was hushed and peaceful, like a sleeping baby.

Meaning: This means that everything was very quiet and peaceful, like a baby who is sleeping soundly.

Choice of Words: World refers to the entire planet and everything on it. Hushed means to become quiet or silent. Peaceful means to be calm and without any disturbance. Sleeping means to be in a state of rest with your eyes closed. Baby refers to a young child. When you put them together, "The world was hushed and peaceful, like a sleeping baby" means the entire planet was quiet and calm, as if it was a sleeping baby.

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