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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”
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- “eyes intently fastened” — intense focus/anticipation, heightening tension.
- “iron-clamped oaken door” — ominous, foreboding image that creates mystery.
- “iron-clamped oaken door” — ominous, foreboding image that creates mystery.
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