Snowflakes fall like feathers, painting the world white.

Meaning: The snowflakes are moving down from the sky like feathers and making the world look white, just like a painting.

Choice of Words: Fall means to move downward freely under the force of gravity. Like is used to make comparisons. Feathers are the soft, light structures that grow from a bird's skin. Painting means to cover or decorate with a liquid or powder. White is the color of snow.

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