Meaning: This sentence compares the twinkling of fireflies in a meadow to the twinkling of stars in the night sky.
Choice of Words: "Fireflies" are small, flying insects that produce light. "Twinkle" means to shine with a flickering light. "Like" means similar to. "Stars" are objects in the sky that produce light. "Meadow" is an area of grassy land. When you put these words together, you get a picture of fireflies flying and glowing in the meadow, resembling stars in the night sky.