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)
Responses

relaxed
relaxed

cheerful
cheerful

mysterious
mysterious

humorous

1 answer

The word that best describes the tone of the passage is "mysterious." The presence of a strange object left on the stoop and the description of the truck disappearing into the darkness create an atmosphere of intrigue and uncertainty.