Lightning strikes, bright and fierce.

Meaning: This sentence describes the sudden and powerful occurrence of lightning during a thunderstorm.

Choice of Words: Lightning is a natural phenomenon that happens during thunderstorms, when a sudden flash of light appears in the sky. Strikes means to hit something suddenly and with force. Bright means having a lot of light. Fierce means very strong and powerful.

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The lightning flashes, blindingly bright and intensely powerful.

Meaning: This means that the lightning is very bright and strong, and it can be dangerous.

Choice of Words: Flashes means to shine or appear suddenly and briefly. Blindingly means to be so bright that it makes it hard to see. Intensely means to be very strong or powerful. When you put them together, "The lightning flashes, blindingly bright and intensely powerful" describes the sudden, bright, and powerful nature of lightning.

The lightning strikes, illuminating the sky with its brilliant glow.

Meaning: This means that the lightning is very bright and makes the sky light up.

Choice of Words: Illuminating means to light up or make something visible. Brilliant means to be very bright or shining. When you put them together, "The lightning strikes, illuminating the sky with its brilliant glow" describes how the lightning makes the sky very bright.

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