Question

Read this excerpt from chapter 1 of The Scarlet Letter.


Finding it so directly on the threshold of our narrative, which is now about to issue from that inauspicious portal, we could hardly do otherwise than pluck one of its flowers and present it to the reader.


What is the meaning of the word “inauspicious”?




A.) unremarkable, forgettable


B.) unintelligent, not educated


C.) unimpressive, poorly built


D.) unfavorable, boding

Answer 1

The correct answer is D. Hope this helps.

Answer 2

In this excerpt of “The Scarlet Letter” the author refers to a portal that is not proper to the narrative for this reason the answer is D.) unfavorable, boding, we can conclude this by reviewing the diction or words choice of the author just like “from that” and “hardly”, we can feel the tone given to the passage.