The moonlight danced across the shimmering water.

Meaning: The sentence describes the moonlight moving and reflecting on the surface of the water, creating a sparkling effect.

Choice of Words: Moonlight is the light that comes from the moon, while shimmering means reflecting light in a way that creates a sparkling effect. Across indicates movement from one side to the other.

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