The sun peeked through the clouds like a shy child.
Meaning: This sentence describes the sun appearing from behind the clouds in a hesitant and gradual manner.
Choice of Words: Peeked means to look quickly or secretly from behind something. Clouds are white or gray objects in the sky. Shy means feeling nervous or uncomfortable in social situations. Comparing the sun to a shy child creates a playful and imaginative image.
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