Clouds sailed through the sky, like cotton balls on a gentle breeze.

Meaning: The clouds were moving through the sky, creating a beautiful display of white, fluffy shapes.

Choice of Words: Clouds sailed" is a metaphorical way to say that the clouds were moving through the sky, creating a beautiful effect. "Cotton balls on a gentle breeze" refers to the way the clouds looked like they were floating on the wind like cotton balls.

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