Roast a marshmallow.

Meaning: This means to suggest or instruct someone to cook a marshmallow by exposing it to dry heat. It's like saying, Cook a marshmallow over the fire.

Choice of Words: Roast is a verb that means to cook food by exposing it to dry heat. A is an article that indicates a specific noun is being referred to. Marshmallow is a type of confectionery that is made from sugar, corn syrup, and gelatin.

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Cook a marshmallow over a fire.

Meaning: This means the same as "Roast a marshmallow." It's another way to say that you're cooking a marshmallow over a fire.

Choice of Words: Cook is a verb that means to prepare food by heating it. A is an indefinite article, meaning one. Marshmallow is a soft, spongy candy that is often roasted over a fire and eaten. Over means on top of or above something. A is an indefinite article, meaning one. Fire is a hot, burning mass of gas and flames.

Make a s'more.

Meaning: This means to make a s'more, which is a popular campfire treat. S'mores are made by placing a piece of chocolate between two graham crackers and then topping it with a roasted marshmallow.

Choice of Words: Make is a verb that means to create or produce something. A is an indefinite article, meaning one. S'more is a campfire treat made with a graham cracker, a piece of chocolate, and a roasted marshmallow.

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