Meteors streaked across the sky like fireballs.

Meaning: This means the meteors were moving very quickly through the sky and leaving a trail of light behind them, like fireballs.

Choice of Words: Meteors are small pieces of rock or metal that fall to Earth from space. Streaked means to move quickly and leave a trail behind. Fireballs are large balls of fire that streak across the sky.

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