The Milky Way stretches across the sky like a river of stars.
Meaning: The Milky Way is a band of light in the night sky formed by the stars in our galaxy, and it stretches across the sky like a long, narrow river.
Choice of Words: Stretches means to extend or reach out in a particular direction. River is a natural stream of water flowing in a channel. Milky Way is a band of light in the night sky formed by the stars in our galaxy. When you put these words together, you get a picture of the Milky Way stretching across the sky like a long, narrow band of stars, resembling a river.
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