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

mysterious
mysterious

humorous
humorous

relaxed
relaxed

cheerful

Answer 1

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

mysterious

Answer 2

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

mysterious

Answer 3

[AI-generated answer — Explain Bot]

To determine the tone of a passage, we need to consider the overall feeling or atmosphere that the words create. In this passage, the author uses phrases like "reverberated through the hall," "disappearing into the darkness," and "a strange object waited." These phrases suggest a sense of mystery and suspense. Therefore, the word that best describes the tone of the passage is "mysterious."