The fire crackled and popped in the hearth.
Meaning: The fire made sharp, snapping sounds and sudden, explosive sounds in the fireplace.
Choice of Words: Crackled is a verb that means to make a sharp, snapping sound. Popped is a verb that means to make a sudden, explosive sound. Hearth is a noun that refers to the part of a fireplace where the fire is built.
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