Meaning: Something was on fire and smoke was moving upward.
Choice of Words: Burned means to be on fire. Rose means to move upward.
Alternative Expressions
Fire raged, smoke billowed.
Meaning: This sentence shows a stronger fire with more smoke. It's like saying, The fire was so strong, it was burning wildly and producing a lot of smoke that was rolling out like clouds.
Choice of Words:Raged means to burn or burn intensely. Billowed means to flow out in large amounts or in a cloud-like form. These words describe a more intense and powerful fire.
Embers flickered, smoke curled.
Meaning: This sentence shows a smaller fire with less smoke. It's like saying, The fire was small, with glowing pieces of wood burning and smoke that was gently twisting and rising.
Choice of Words:Embers are small pieces of burning material left after a fire. Flickered means to burn with a small, unsteady flame. Curled means to bend or twist. These words describe a smaller, less intense fire.