Moon shines, shadows dance.

Meaning: A natural satellite that orbits Earth emits light and dark areas where light is blocked move rhythmically to music.

Choice of Words: Moon is a natural satellite that orbits Earth. Shines means to emit light. Shadows are dark areas where light is blocked. Dance means to move rhythmically to music.

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Moon glows, shadows sway.

Meaning: This means that the moon is shining in the sky, and the shadows of things are moving gently back and forth.

Choice of Words: Moon is the big, white thing in the sky that we see at night. Glows means to give off light, but in a soft and gentle way. Shadows are the dark areas that are created when something blocks the light. Sway means to move gently back and forth. When you put them together, "Moon glows, shadows sway" is a more peaceful and calming description of what happens when the moon is out and the shadows move around.

Moon beams, shadows waltz.

Meaning: This means that the moon is shining in the sky, and the shadows of things are moving around in a slow and graceful dance.

Choice of Words: Moon is the big, white thing in the sky that we see at night. Beams means to send out rays of light. Shadows are the dark areas that are created when something blocks the light. Waltz is a type of dance that is slow and graceful. When you put them together, "Moon beams, shadows waltz" is a very elegant and sophisticated description of what happens when the moon is out and the shadows move around.

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