The word that best describes the tone of the passage is "mysterious." The presence of a strange object left on the stoop and the context of the truck disappearing into darkness contribute to this sense of mystery.
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)
cheerful
mysterious
humorous
relaxed
1 answer