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Question

We heard racket about there being mysteries behind these gates, but sauntering up to them ourselves was a whole entire experience. I’m talking classic horror movie stuff—creaky branches, howling wind, ominous clouds covering the sun at just the right time. Wowee, if we were the type of kids to get spooked, we would have been. But me and K.P. just smirked at each other and got ready to explore.
How do the words racket, sauntering, and smirked impact the paragraph’s overall meaning?

(1 point)
Responses

They imply the narrator enjoys scary things.
They imply the narrator enjoys scary things.

They imply the narrator is hiding their fear.
They imply the narrator is hiding their fear.

They imply the narrator considers the adventure a joke.
They imply the narrator considers the adventure a joke.

They imply the narrator wants to impress a friend.
They imply the narrator wants to impress a friend.
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Answer 1

The words "racket," "sauntering," and "smirked" impact the paragraph's overall meaning primarily by indicating that the narrator considers the adventure a joke. "Racket" suggests that there was a lot of talk or commotion about the mysteries, while "sauntering" implies a casual and carefree approach to the situation. "Smirked" reflects a sense of amusement rather than fear. Together, these words convey an attitude of playfulness and a lack of seriousness toward the supposedly scary experience.

So the correct response is: They imply the narrator considers the adventure a joke.