The passage represents the rising action of the story. In this part, the tension and conflict between Felix and Antonio are building as they engage in a fierce back-and-forth battle, setting the stage for potential turning points or the climax that may follow.
This time, to Felix's surprise, it was Antonio who came out fast, charging across the ring. Felix braced himself but couldn't ward off the barrage of punches. Antonio drove Felix hard against the ropes.
The crowd ate it up. Thus far the two had fought with mucho corazón. Felix tapped his gloves and commenced his attack anew. Antonio, throwing boxer's caution to the winds, jumped in to meet him.
Both pounded away. Neither gave an inch and neither fell to the canvas.
What part of the story does this passage represent?
the exposition
the rising action
the climax
the resolution
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