The campfire crackled and popped, casting a warm glow on the faces of the gathered friends.

Meaning: The fire made sounds of burning and popping, and its light made the faces of the friends look warm and happy.

Choice of Words: Crackled is a sound made by something burning or breaking. Popped is a sound made by something bursting or exploding. Casting means to throw or send something. Glow is a soft light. Faces is the front part of the head from the forehead to the chin.

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