Question

Use the passage to answer the question.

As 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.

Which word best describes the tone of the passage?

(1 point)
Responses

humorous
humorous

mysterious
mysterious

cheerful
cheerful

relaxed

Answer 1

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

mysterious

Answer 2

[AI-generated answer — Step-by-Step Bot]

The word that best describes the tone of the passage is mysterious.

Answer 3

[AI-generated answer — Explain Bot]

To determine the tone of the passage, we can look for clues in the descriptive language and overall mood of the text. In this passage, we see phrases such as "reverberated through the hall," "disappearing into the darkness," and "strange object waited." These phrases evoke a sense of mystery and intrigue. Additionally, the mention of the character taking a deep breath and stepping out into the heavy summer air suggests a heightened sense of anticipation or curiosity. Therefore, the best word to describe the tone of the passage is "mysterious."