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.

Question

Which word best describes the tone of the passage?

(1 point)
Responses

mysterious
mysterious

cheerful
cheerful

relaxed
relaxed

humorous
humorous

Answer 1

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