Question

read the excerpt from \amigo brothers.\
as the two climbed into the ring, the crowd exploded with a roar. antonio and felix both bowed gracefully and then raised their arms in acknowledgment.
antonio tried to be cool, but even as the roar was in its first birth, he turned slowly to meet felix’s eyes looking directly into his. felix nodded his head and antonio responded. and both as one, just as quickly, turned away to face his own corner.
this excerpt is part of the story’s
○ exposition.
○ rising action.
○ climax.
○ falling action.

Explanation:

To determine the part of the story, we analyze each option:

• Exposition introduces characters/setting, but this excerpt shows the build - up to the fight.
• Rising action builds tension and leads to the climax. Here, Antonio and Felix entering the ring and their interaction build the tension before the fight (climax), so this is rising action.
• Climax is the most intense part (the fight itself), not this lead - up.
• Falling action occurs after the climax, which is not the case here.

Answer:

B. rising action