Question

the fight had created great interest in the neighborhood. antonio and felix were well liked and respected. each had his own loyal following. betting fever was high and ranged from a bottle of coke to cold hard cash on the line. antonios fans bet with unbridled faith in his boxing skills. on the other side, felixs admirers bet on his dynamite - packed fists. reading check: 15. what does the author mean by “his amigo brother was not going to be felix in the ring?” a. felix dropped out and antonio has a new opponent b. he was going to view his opponent as a loser c. he was going to make sure that felix was taken out of the competition d. antonio was not going to let his friendship get in the way of winning 16. the author writes, like his friend in the south bronx, he prayed for victory via a quick clean knockout in the first round. what literary device is this? a. metaphor b. simile c. personification d. hyperbole 17. what detail best supports the main idea that the community was excited for the match between antonio & felix? a. antonio & felix were respected b. there were posters around the neighborhood c. both fighters were strong in their skills d. betting fever was high to see who would be the winner felix had returned to his apartment early in the morning of august 7th and stayed there, hoping to avoid seeing antonio. he turned the radio on to salsa music sounds and then tried to read while waiting for word from his manager. the fight was scheduled to take place in tompkins square park. it had been decided that the gymnasium of the boys club was not large enough to hold all the people who were sure to attend. in tompkins square park, everyone who wanted could view the fight, whether from ringside or window fire escapes or tenement rooftops. the morning of the fight tompkins square was a beehive of activity with numerous workers setting up the ring, the seats, and the guest speakers stand. the scheduled bouts began shortly after noon and the park had begun filling up even earlier. reading check: 18. which detail supports the idea that felix is continuing to avoid conflict? a. he goes home to his apartment early and stays in his room b. he turns the radio on c. he waits to hear from his manager d. he reads a book

Explanation:

1. In the context of the boxing - match, the phrase means that Antonio will view Felix as just an opponent and not let their friendship interfere with his goal of winning.
2. The use of "Like" indicates a comparison between two things, which is the characteristic of a simile.
3. The high - betting fever shows the community's excitement for the match between Antonio and Felix.
4. Felix going home early and staying in his room is an action that shows he is trying to avoid conflict.

Answer:

1. D. Antonio was not going to let his friendship get in the way of winning
2. B. Simile
3. D. Betting fever was high to see who would be the winner
4. B. He goes home to his apartment early and stays in his room