The moonlight painted a silver path across the lake.
Meaning: The moonlight created a shimmering, silvery reflection on the surface of the lake, resembling a path made of silver.
Choice of Words: Moonlight is the light from the moon that shines at night. Painted is used figuratively to describe the way the moonlight created a shimmering effect on the lake. Silver refers to the color of the moonlight, which is often described as silvery or pale.
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