The moon hung like a lantern, casting its glow on the sleeping world.

Meaning: The moon appeared in the sky like a hanging lantern, spreading its light over the world while people slept.

Choice of Words: Hung describes the way the moon is suspended in the sky, as if it is hanging from something. Lantern is a device that produces light, which the moon resembles in its function. Casting means to throw or send out something, in this case, the moon's light.

Alternative Expressions

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• The moon hung like a silver lantern, casting a gentle glow upon the night.
• Moon hung high, casting silver glow on sleeping world.
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• The full moon hung low, casting a silvery glow across the sleeping town.
• Moon hung in sky like lantern.
• The moon hung in the sky like a silver lantern.
• Moon hung like lantern in night.
• The moon hung like a lantern in the night sky.
• The moon hung low in the sky like a silver lantern.
• Moon hung low horizon like giant lantern.