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.

Question

How do the words racket, sauntering, and smirked impact the paragraph’s overall meaning?

(1 point)
Responses

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

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

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

The words "racket," "sauntering," and "smirked" suggest a lighthearted, irreverent attitude toward what could be perceived as a scary experience. "Racket" implies noise and chaos, which the narrator seems to dismiss, "sauntering" indicates a relaxed and carefree attitude, and "smirked" shows a sense of amusement rather than fear. Together, they convey that the narrator does not take the situation seriously, viewing it more as an amusing adventure than a frightening one.