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

relaxed
relaxed

mysterious
mysterious

humorous
humorous

cheerful

Answer 1

The word that best describes the tone of the passage is "mysterious." The reference to a strange object left on the stoop and the truck disappearing into the darkness creates an air of intrigue and uncertainty.