Silence reigned, broken by crackling embers.

Meaning: There was no sound except for the noise of the burning wood.

Choice of Words: Silence means the absence of sound. Reigned means to have power or control over something. Broken means to separate or divide something into pieces. Crackling means to make a sharp, snapping sound. Embers are small pieces of burning coal or wood.

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Silence dominated, interrupted by the crackling of dying embers.

Meaning: This means that the silence was the most powerful thing, but it was interrupted for a short time by the sound of the fire burning down.

Choice of Words: Dominated means to be in control or have the most power. Interrupted means to stop something for a short time. Dying means something is coming to an end. Embers are the glowing pieces of wood or coal left after a fire has burned down.

The quiet was all-encompassing, save for the sporadic crackling of expiring embers.

Meaning: This means that there was no sound except for the occasional sound of the fire burning down.

Choice of Words: Quiet means there is no sound or noise. All-encompassing means including everything. Save means except for. Sporadic means happening occasionally or irregularly. Expiring means coming to an end. Embers are the glowing pieces of wood or coal left after a fire has burned down.

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