The stars twinkled like diamonds scattered across the velvety canvas of the night sky.

Meaning: This sentence describes the beauty and brilliance of the stars in the night sky.

Choice of Words: Twinkled is a verb that describes the way stars shine, which is with a quick, repeated flash of light. Diamonds are precious stones that are known for their brilliance and value. Velvety means soft and smooth like velvet. Canvas is a piece of cloth used for painting. When you put them together, you get a picture of the stars shining brightly in the night sky, like diamonds scattered across a soft, dark canvas.

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