Embers glowed, casting an eerie light.

Meaning: The small pieces of burning wood gave off a strange and mysterious light.

Choice of Words: Embers are small pieces of burning coal or wood. Glowed means to emit light without a flame. Casting means to throw or send something. Eerie means strange or mysterious.

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The glowing embers cast an eerie glow.

Meaning: This sentence is describing how small, hot pieces of wood or coal from a fire are giving off a faint light that makes things look strange or mysterious.

Choice of Words: Glowing means to give off light. Embers are small, hot pieces of wood or coal that are left over from a fire. Cast means to throw or send out. Eerie means strange or mysterious. Glow is the light that is given off.

The embers glowed eerily, casting a strange light.

Meaning: This sentence is describing how small, hot pieces of wood or coal from a fire are giving off a faint light that makes things look strange or mysterious.

Choice of Words: Embers are small, hot pieces of wood or coal that are left over from a fire. Glowed means to give off a faint light. Eerily means strangely or mysteriously. Casting means to throw or send out. Light is the energy that makes things visible.

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