Youthful escapades sparked a smile.
Meaning: This means that the old man remembered something exciting he did when he was young and it made him happy.
Choice of Words: Youthful means relating to being young. Escapades are exciting or adventurous activities. Sparked means to cause something to start or happen. A is an indefinite article that refers to one of something. Smile is an expression of happiness or amusement.
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