The popcorn popped and crackled in the hot air.

Meaning: The corn kernels heated up, causing them to burst open with a popping sound and releasing a crackling noise.

Choice of Words: Popcorn is a snack made from heated corn kernels that expand and burst, popped means to make a sudden, explosive sound, and crackled means to make a series of sharp, explosive sounds.

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