The icicles hung like sparkling chandeliers from the eaves of the house.
Meaning: This sentence compares icicles hanging from the roof to sparkling chandeliers, creating a beautiful winter display.
Choice of Words: Icicles are long, pointed pieces of ice that hang from roofs or other structures, while chandeliers are elaborate lighting fixtures. Eaves are the overhanging edges of a roof, and sparkling means shining with tiny flashes of light.
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