The Milky Way stretches across the night sky like a river of stars.

Meaning: The Milky Way is a long, bright band of stars that can be seen in the night sky.

Choice of Words: Milky Way is a galaxy that contains our solar system. Stretches means to extend or reach from one point to another. Night sky is the dark area above us that we see at night. River of stars is a metaphor, comparing the Milky Way to a river of light.

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