Flames dance and flicker in wind.
Meaning: This sentence describes how the flames of a fire move and change shape in the wind. It's like saying, The flames are moving and changing shape in a graceful and lively way in the wind.
Choice of Words: The noun flames refers to the part of a fire that is burning brightly. Dance means to move in a graceful and lively way. Flicker means to shine unsteadily or waver. When you put them together, you can imagine the flames of a fire moving and changing shape in the wind.
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