Use the passage to answer the question. %0D%0A%0D%0AAs the sound of the doorbell reverberated through the hall, she cracked open the door and peered outside. She caught a glimpse of a truck disappearing into the darkness. On the stoop, a strange object waited. She took a deep breath, opened the door, and stepped out into the heavy summer air.%0D%0A%0D%0AWhich word best describes the tone of the passage?%0D%0A%0D%0A(1 point)%0D%0AResponses%0D%0A%0D%0Ahumorous%0D%0Ahumorous%0D%0A%0D%0Amysterious%0D%0Amysterious%0D%0A%0D%0Arelaxed%0D%0Arelaxed%0D%0A%0D%0Acheerful
Based on the passage, the word that best describes the tone is "mysterious".
To determine the tone of the passage, we need to analyze the overall feeling or atmosphere that the passage evokes. In this case, the passage describes a person hearing a doorbell, seeing a truck disappear, and finding a strange object on their doorstep. The passage does not contain any indications of humor or cheerfulness. However, it does contain elements of mystery, as the person is left wondering about the truck and the strange object. Additionally, the mention of the "heavy summer air" suggests a certain level of relaxation in the atmosphere. Therefore, the best word to describe the tone of the passage is "mysterious."
