The grass-plot before the jail, in Prison Lane, on a certain summer morning, not less than two centuries ago, was occupied by a
pretty large number of the inhabitants of Boston; all with their eyes intently fastened on the iron-clamped oaken door. — The Scarlet Letter,
Nathaniel Hawthorne
Which phrases from the passage create an intense and mysterious mood? Check all that apply.
“the grass-plot”
“summer morning”
“two centuries ago”
“eyes intently fastened”
“iron-clamped oaken door”
summer morning is the right answer when coming to if it were pleasant, however when it is intense and mysterious, it would be: “eyes intently fastened” and “iron-clamped oaken door”
