Stars twinkle like distant campfires.

Meaning: This sentence uses a simile to compare the twinkling of stars to distant campfires, emphasizing their warm and inviting appearance in the night sky.

Choice of Words: Stars are celestial bodies that emit light and heat. Twinkle means to shine with an unsteady or intermittent light. Distant means far away in space or time. Campfires are fires built outdoors for cooking, warmth, or social gatherings. This sentence compares the twinkling of stars to the flickering light of distant campfires, creating a sense of warmth and familiarity in the vastness of space.

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