Galaxy swirled in the distance.

Meaning: This means that a galaxy was rotating far away in the universe.

Choice of Words: Galaxy means a large system of stars, gas, and dust. Swirled means moved in a circular motion. Distance means a long way away. When you put them together, it means the large system of stars, gas, and dust moved in a circular motion a long way away.

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The stars twinkled like diamonds in the night sky.

Meaning: This means that the stars were shining brightly in the dark sky, just like diamonds would.

Choice of Words: Twinkled means to shine with a bright, flashing light. Diamonds are precious stones that are very hard and shiny. Night sky refers to the dark sky that you can see at night. When you put them together, "The stars twinkled like diamonds in the night sky" creates a picture of bright, shining stars that look like diamonds in the dark sky.

The sun peeked over the horizon.

Meaning: This means that the sun was just starting to rise above the horizon.

Choice of Words: Sun is the star at the center of our solar system. Peeked means to appear or become visible from behind something. Horizon is the line that separates the earth from the sky. When you put them together, "The sun peeked over the horizon" means that the sun was just starting to rise above the horizon.

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