Question

she looked at her with a curious awe. \i dont believe you,\ he asserted, but she tossed her head and her eyes grew scornful. \whos a - feared of the dark? i love night,\ she said, her eyes growing soft. he watched her silently, till, waking from her daydream, she abruptly asked: \weve known us all our lives, and before, aint we?\ question 8: what is the meaning of impish as it is used in paragraph ? options: a. incredible, b. innocent, c. menacing, d. mischievous

Explanation:

To determine the meaning of "impish", we analyze the options: "incredible" (A) doesn't fit the context of a playful or slightly naughty tone. "Innocent" (B) is too mild. "Menacing" (C) is negative and doesn't match. "Mischievous" (D) means playfully naughty, which aligns with the context of the text (e.g., the interaction and tone suggest a playful, slightly naughty behavior).

Answer:

D. mischievous