The city never slept, its lights twinkling like stars in the night sky.
Meaning: The city was always awake, and its lights were shining brightly, like stars in the sky.
Choice of Words: City is a large town. Slept means to be in a state of rest with your eyes closed. Never means not ever. Lights are devices that produce artificial light. Twinkling means to shine with a flickering light. Stars are the small, bright points of light in the night sky. Night is the time between sunset and sunrise. Sky is the space above the earth. By describing the city as never sleeping and its lights twinkling like stars in the night sky, the writer is creating a sense of wonder and excitement.
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