Felix and antonio turned and faced each other squarely in a fighting pose. felix wasted no time. he came in fast, head low, half hunched toward his right shoulder, and lashed out with a straight left. he missed a right cross as antonio slipped the punch and crossed and countered with one-two-three lefts that snapped felix’s head back, sending a mild shock coursing through him. if felix had any small doubt about their friendship affecting their fight, it was being neatly dispelled. what part of the story does this passage represent?

a. the rising action
b. the falling action
c. the climax
d. the resolution

This passage represents the part of story which is

a. the rising action.

Explanation:

The option a is correct as rising action is such a part of a story that leads the reader towards suspense, interest and drama. The given passage exactly do the same as the two friends Felix and Antonio, are fighting with each other.The option b is incorrect the falling action of story is such a part that depicts the post-climax situation. The readers have experienced suspense, thriller and drama. The option c is incorrect as climax of a story is such a part that leads the reader towards the highest level of drama, thrill, anxiety, suspense. The option d is incorrect as resolution of a story is such a part where a problem is solved. so that's not the representing the passage of our story.