The moon shone brightly in the dark night sky.

Meaning: The moon gave off a lot of light in the sky at night.

Choice of Words: Shone means to give off light. Brightly means with a lot of light. Dark means without light.

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The moon's light illuminated the night sky.

Meaning: This means that the moon's light was making the dark sky lighter. It was like the moon was a giant lamp in the sky, making it easier to see at night.

Choice of Words: The moon's light is the light that comes from the moon. Illuminated means to make something light up, like a lamp lights up a room. Night means the time when it is dark outside, and sky means the large, blue area above us.

The moon cast its glow upon the night sky.

Meaning: This means that the moon was sending its soft, warm light down onto the dark sky. It was like the moon was a giant lamp in the sky, making it easier to see at night.

Choice of Words: The moon is the large, round object in the sky that gives us light at night. Cast means to throw or send something, like throwing a ball. Glow means a soft, warm light, like the light from a candle. Upon means on top of or covering something. Night means the time when it is dark outside, and sky means the large, blue area above us.

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