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)
• mysterious
• humorous
• relaxed
• cheerful

1 answer

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