Vocabulary
To have a boxing match or contest
What are bouts?
similarities and differences between things
What is to compare & contrast?
short and muscular
Who is Felix
Lower East Side Manhattan
What is the setting?
Paul was proud to ______ his dream of becoming Player of the Year.
What is achieve?
bombard (someone) with something.
What is barrage?
describing a character with clear details
What is direct characterization?
lean and long
Who is Antonio
Tompkins Square Park
What is where Felix & Antonio fought?
The gymnast twisted her _______ body into an astounding shape.
What is nimble?
clearness
What is clarity?
short work of fiction
What is a short story
Aunt Lucy
Who is Felix's aunt?
Fire escapes, rooftops and ringside
What is where spectators watched the fight?
The _________ seemed ready to compete against the chess champion.
What is challenger?
made up something on the spot
What is improvised?
problems in a story
What is conflict
wore white trunks
Who is Antonio
The Golden Gloves Tournament
What is the name of the championship
Jan needed a __________ skating partner who could lift her easily.
What is muscular?
a person or team that is against you in a contest
What is an opponent?
The event that states or begins the conflict
What is inciting action?
Watched a movie called "The Champion"
Who is Felix
Punched in the ear; began to ring
Who is Felix?
_______ singers auditioned for the popular TV show.
What is numerous?