Question

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)

O It makes Joan's statement seem less insulting.

O It tells the reader more about both characters.

It gives the conversation a more casual tone.

It creates tension between Joan and the narrator.

Answer 1

It gives the conversation a more casual tone.

The humorous, informal phrase makes the exchange feel relaxed and conversational rather than harsh or formal.