Principle: a primary truth, assumption, law or belief. read the definition of the word "principle." then choose the sentence that uses it correctly. a) the principle at my school is going to retire this year. b) the principles of democracy are articulated in the constitution. c) my father always tells me that i shouldn't spend the principle, only the interest. d) if you have questions about dress code, the assistant principle is the person to see.

Araby every morning i lay on the floor in the front parlour watching her door. the blind was pulled down to within an inch of the sash so that i could not be seen. when she came out on the doorstep my heart leaped. i ran to the hall, seized my books and followed her. i kept her brown figure always in my eye and, when we came near the point at which our ways diverged, i quickened my pace and passed her. this happened morning after morning. i had never spoken to her, except for a few casual words, and yet her name was like a summons to all my foolish blood. what is the general tone of the passage? a. courageous b. comical c. passionate d. fearful