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

relaxed
relaxed

cheerful
cheerful

mysterious

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 word that best describes the tone of the passage, we need to examine the language and imagery used in the text. The passage describes the sound of a doorbell, a glimpse of a truck disappearing into the darkness, a strange object on the stoop, and the heavy summer air. These descriptions create a sense of mystery and anticipation, with elements of tension and curiosity. Therefore, the word that best describes the tone of the passage is "mysterious."