The campfire crackled and popped.
Meaning: It's like the campfire was having a conversation with itself, making crackling and popping noises.
Choice of Words: Campfire is a fire that is built outdoors, often for cooking or warmth. Crackled means to make a sharp, snapping sound. Popped means to make a sudden, explosive sound. When you put them together, it means the campfire was making these sounds as it burned.
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