Puddles gleamed in the sunlight.

Meaning: Small pools of water shone brightly in the light from the sun.

Choice of Words: Puddles are small pools of water. Gleamed means shone brightly. In means surrounded by. The refers to a specific thing. Sunlight is the light from the sun.

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Puddles glittered in the sunlight.

Meaning: This means that the puddles were reflecting the sunlight and shining like little mirrors.

Choice of Words: Puddles are small pools of water that form on the ground after rain. Glittered means to shine and sparkle. Sunlight is the light from the sun. When you put these words together, you get a picture of small pools of water that are shining and sparkling in the sunlight.

The puddles sparkled like diamonds in the sun.

Meaning: This means that the puddles were reflecting the sunlight and shining like tiny diamonds.

Choice of Words: Sparkled means to shine with tiny, bright lights. Diamonds are precious stones that are known for their brilliance. Sun is the star at the center of our solar system that gives us light and warmth. When you put these words together, you get a picture of puddles that are shining and sparkling like precious stones in the sunlight.

The sunlight made the puddles look like tiny mirrors.

Meaning: This means that the puddles were reflecting the sunlight and looked like shiny, flat surfaces.

Choice of Words: Sunlight is the light from the sun. Made means to cause something to happen or to change. Puddles are small pools of water that form on the ground after rain. Look means to see or observe something. Mirrors are objects that reflect light and allow you to see your reflection. When you put these words together, you get a picture of sunlight causing puddles to reflect light and appear like small mirrors.

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