The words "racket," "sauntering," and "smirked" imply that the narrator considers the adventure a joke. The use of "racket" suggests that there is a lot of fuss or commotion about the mysteries, while "sauntering" conveys a leisurely, carefree approach to the situation. Additionally, "smirked" indicates a sense of amusement or confidence rather than fear. Together, these words create an overall tone that suggests the narrator is not taking the spooky atmosphere seriously and instead finds humor in the situation.
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?
They imply the narrator considers the adventure a joke.
They imply the narrator enjoys scary things.
They imply the narrator is hiding their fear.
They imply the narrator wants to impress a friend.
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