Moon shone, casting shadows on the ground.

Meaning: A natural satellite that orbits Earth emitted light or heat, throwing or sending dark areas where light is blocked on the surface of the Earth.

Choice of Words: Moon is a natural satellite that orbits Earth. Shone means to emit light or heat. Casting means to throw or send something. Shadows are dark areas where light is blocked. Ground is the surface of the Earth.

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The Moon's light illuminated the ground, creating areas of darkness.

Meaning: This sentence means that the Moon's light was shining on the ground and making some areas dark.

Choice of Words: Illuminated means to make something bright with light. Ground is the surface of the Earth. Creating means to make something new. Areas are spaces or parts of something. Darkness is the absence of light.

As the Moon hung high in the sky, its rays cast long shadows across the landscape.

Meaning: This sentence means that the Moon was high in the sky and its light was casting long shadows across the land.

Choice of Words: Hung means to be suspended in the air. High means to be far up in the air. Rays are lines of light that come from the Moon. Cast means to throw or send out. Long means to be of great length. Shadows are dark areas created when something blocks the light. Landscape is the scenery of an area of land.

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