The old man sat quietly by the crackling fire.

Meaning: This sentence portrays an elderly man sitting in silence near a fire that makes crackling noises.

Choice of Words: Old means advanced in age or no longer young, Quietly means without making noise or disturbance, and Crackling describes a sharp, snapping sound.

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