Lightning flashed brightly across the dark sky.

Meaning: A bright flash of light appeared suddenly in the sky, moving from one side to the other of the dark sky.

Choice of Words: Lightning is a bright flash of light in the sky. Flashed means appeared suddenly. Brightly means with a lot of light. Across means from one side to the other. Dark means without light. Sky is the blue area above the earth.

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