Lightning flashed across the sky like a jagged sword.

Meaning: The lightning appeared suddenly in the sky and looked like a sharp, jagged sword.

Choice of Words: Flashed means to appear suddenly and briefly. Lightning is a bright flash of light in the sky caused by electricity. Jagged means having a rough or uneven edge. Sword is a long, sharp weapon used for cutting or stabbing. When we say "Lightning flashed across the sky like a jagged sword," we are saying that the lightning appeared suddenly in the sky and looked like a sharp, jagged sword.

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