Comet's tail shimmered like ribbon.
Meaning: The tail of the comet glowed softly, resembling a ribbon in the sky.
Choice of Words: Comet is a celestial body that consists of a nucleus of ice and dust and a long, bright tail. Tail is the long, trailing part of a comet. Shimmered means to shine with a soft, flickering light. Like is used to compare two things. Ribbon is a long, narrow strip of fabric.
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