"When you told me you were a pet detective, I'll be honest," Joan said, "I thought you were a few sandwiches short of a picnic."

Question

I smiled, giving her cat Scruffy a quick scratch behind the ears. "I get that a lot."
"But you did it," Joan said. "You brought Scruffy back! How did you find her?"
I paused, my smile frozen in place. The real story was long, a bit gross, and definitely not something my neighbor Joan would enjoy. After some quick mental calculations, I landed on a version of the tale that only involved a few minor mistruths.
"It's funny you ask..." I began.
How does using the euphemism "a few sandwiches short of a picnic" affect the narrative?
(1 point)
• It tells the reader more about both characters.
• It gives the conversation a more casual tone.
• ' It creates tension between Joan and the narrator.
• It makes Joan's statement seem less insulting.

Answer 1

The correct answer is: • It gives the conversation a more casual tone.

Using the euphemism "a few sandwiches short of a picnic" adds a light-hearted, informal quality to the dialogue, making the interaction between Joan and the narrator feel more relaxed and conversational.