Use the paragraph to answer the question. “When you told me you were a pet detective, I’ll be honest,” Joan said, “I thought you were a few sandwiches short of a picnic.” I smiled, giving her cat Scruffy a quick scratch behind the ears. “I get that a lot.” “But you did it,” Joan said. “You brought Scruffy back! How did you find her?” I paused, my smile frozen in place. The real story was long, a bit gross, and definitely not something my neighbor Joan would enjoy. After some quick mental calculations, I landed on a version of the tale that only involved a few minor mistruths. “It’s funny you ask…” I began. How does using the euphemism “a few sandwiches short of a picnic” affect the narrative? (1 point) Responses It creates tension between Joan and the narrator. It creates tension between Joan and the narrator. It gives the conversation a more casual tone. It gives the conversation a more casual tone. It makes Joan’s statement seem less insulting. It makes Joan’s statement seem less insulting. It tells the reader more about both characters
