Question

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
to which aspect of setting does the phrase \certain summer morning\ apply?
options: historical, geographical, physical

Explanation:

The phrase "certain summer morning" along with "not less than two centuries ago" provides a time - related context that is part of the historical setting. Historical setting involves the time period (including when events occur, like a specific time in the past), while geographical setting is about location (like places) and physical setting is about the physical environment (like the grass - plot, jail door). So "certain summer morning" relates to the historical aspect of setting.

Answer:

historical