Moon shone softly over sleeping world.

Meaning: The moon was shining gently over the world while everyone was asleep.

Choice of Words: Moon is the big, round thing you see in the sky at night. Shone means it was shining. Softly means it was shining with a gentle light. Over means it was above the sleeping world. Sleeping world is the world when everyone is asleep.

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The moon was shining gently on the sleeping world.

Meaning: This sentence conveys the same peaceful and serene image as the previous one, but it uses different words to describe the moon's light and the state of the Earth.

Choice of Words: The is an article used to specify a particular noun. Moon refers to the natural satellite of the Earth that orbits around it. Was shining is a past tense verb that describes the emission of light. Gently means in a mild or soft manner. On indicates a position or location. The is an article used to specify a particular noun. Sleeping describes a state of rest with eyes closed and a lack of consciousness. World refers to the Earth or the planet we live on.

Under the moon's gentle glow, the world slumbered peacefully.

Meaning: This sentence paints a more vivid and poetic picture of the moon's light illuminating the Earth as it sleeps peacefully.

Choice of Words: Under indicates a position or location below something. The is an article used to specify a particular noun. Moon's indicates possession or belonging to the moon. Gentle means mild or soft. Glow refers to the light emitted by the moon. The is an article used to specify a particular noun. World refers to the Earth or the planet we live on. Slumbered is a past tense verb that describes the state of sleep. Peacefully means in a calm and tranquil manner.

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