The stars twinkle above the clouds.

Meaning: This sentence describes celestial bodies emitting flickering light above masses of water droplets or ice crystals suspended in the atmosphere.

Choice of Words: Stars are celestial bodies that emit light and heat. Twinkle is a verb that means to shine with a flickering light. Above is a preposition that means higher in place or position. Clouds are visible masses of water droplets or ice crystals suspended in the atmosphere.

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