Before a Painting
James Weldon Johnson
I knew not who had wrought with skill so fine
What I beheld; nor by what laws of art
He had created life and love and heart
On canvas, from mere color, curve and line. 4
Silent I stood and made no move or sign;
Not with the crowd, but reverently apart;
Nor felt the power my rooted limbs to start,
But mutely gazed upon that face divine. 8
And over me the sense of beauty fell,
As music over a raptured listener to
The deep-voiced organ breathing out a hymn;
Or as on one who kneels, his beads to tell, 12
There falls the aureate glory filtered through
The windows in some old cathedral dim.
Principle: a primary truth, assumption, law or belief.
Read the definition of the word "principle." Then choose the sentence that uses it correctly.
Responses
A The principle at my school is going to retire this year.The principle at my school is going to retire this year. - no response given
B The principles of democracy are articulated in the Constitution.The principles of democracy are articulated in the Constitution. - correct
C My father always tells me that I shouldn't spend the principle, only the interest.My father always tells me that I shouldn't spend the principle, only the interest. - no response given
D If you have questions about dress code, the assistant principle is the person to see.