Fire crackles and marshmallows roast.

Meaning: This sentence describes the sound of a fire and the cooking of marshmallows over it.

Choice of Words: Fire is a chemical reaction that produces heat, light, and smoke. Crackles means to make a series of sharp, explosive sounds. Marshmallows are soft, fluffy candies made with sugar, corn syrup, and gelatin. Roast means to cook food over an open fire or in an oven. The sentence conjures up the warmth and coziness of a campfire.

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