Use the passage to answer the question.

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

relaxed
relaxed

humorous
humorous

cheerful
cheerful

mysterious
mysterious

Answer 1

mysterious

Answer 2

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

Answer 3

To determine the tone of the passage, we can analyze the choice of words and phrases used by the author. In this passage, the author describes the sound of the doorbell reverberating through the hall, the protagonist peering outside, and a glimpse of a truck disappearing into the darkness. The mention of a "strange object" waiting on the stoop and the protagonist taking a deep breath adds an element of suspense or mystery to the passage. Therefore, the word that best describes the tone of the passage is "mysterious."