The logs crackled and popped in the fireplace.

Meaning: This sentence is describing the sounds that the logs make as they burn in the fireplace.

Choice of Words: Logs are pieces of wood that are used for burning. Crackled is a verb that means to make a sharp, sudden sound. Popped is a verb that means to make a short, explosive sound. Fireplace is a noun that refers to a structure made of bricks or stone where a fire is built.

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