Question

reread paragraphs 14 - 15 from passage 2. 14 \well, you can come to the play,\ i chortled. \its not like mom and dad are going to be there!\ 15 she laughed and rolled her eyes, \oh, i wouldnt miss your stage debut for anything. and hey—mom and dad might just surprise you.\ what is the meaning of chortled as used in the text? to express confusion or bewilderment to grumble or express discontent to laugh softly or happily to make a sudden movement

Explanation:

In the context, the speaker is inviting someone to the play in a light - hearted way. The tone is positive. "Chortled" is an onomatopoeic word related to a form of laughter. It implies a soft, happy laugh rather than confusion, grumbling, or a sudden movement.

Answer:

to laugh softly or happily