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  1. Apr 2022
    1. How has the conflictbetween the two friendschanged

      The conflict between the two friends changed when they commit to have a clean fight and start the bout by shaking hands

    2. he author states that Felixhad the habit of “playingpossum when hurt”. Possums(short for opossums) areanimals that pretend to beasleep, ill, or dead whenin danger. Why might Felixchoose to “play possum”when boxing

      Felix had a habit for 'playing possum' when hurt because he knows really well how to trick the opponent. This clever way also can make the rival deceived and wonder whether he is ready to make another move

    3. What do you learn from theadvice of the two trainers?

      I learn that both trainers study each boxer's strengths and weakness well. they support their own player by telling them how to make a strategy too.

    4. Compare and contrast theboys’ actions. In lines 239-271underline Antonio’s actions.Circle Felix’s actions. How arethey similar and different?

      The similiarity is in the way plan to punch each other rapidly. They are so passionate to attack in the good speed.

    5. How does round three connectto the boys’ fears of fightingtheir best fights?

      Here I can see how they eventually push their boundaries as if they really want it. Their competitiveness rapidly increase too in this final stage.

    6. election VocabularyFrenzied means “wild.” Whydo you think the use of thisword is appropriate in thisscene?

      The used of the word 'frenzied' is appropriate here because the author tells how shocked the audience were at the time witnessing Antonio fell.

    7. Compare Felix’s andAntonio’s actions as theyenter the ring and greeteach other.

      By reading how they individually entered the ring, I can tell that Felix is more popular and having a little more special treatment than Antonio. Nonetheless, Antonio seems friendly when greeting because he is the only one who tries to make the eye contact.

    8. What picture is the authorpainting for us?

      The author depicts how the two Amigo brothers feel inside in competing each other and clearly shows the situation of the bout.

    9. Yesteryear is a term that isnot in common use today.Draw a line between “yes-ter” and “year.” What mightthis word mean

      'Yester' means some time in the past and 'year' means the period of 12 months. By knowing this, I could assume that 'yesteryear' might mean last year

    10. as Felix completely resolvedhis internal conflict aboutfighting Antonio? How doyou know

      I think Felix has not resolved his internal conflict about fighting with Antonio because he still avoids seeing Antonio before the bout started in an effort to keep his mind focused on the competition

    11. How does Felix deal with hisinternal conflict by watchingthe movie?

      Felix feel he need to focus on him to being a champion, and he think that he must win the bout.

    12. How does the boys’ decisionto train separately add towhat you know about Felixand Antonio?

      I think it's show us that they don't want to fight each other. They understand that the fight is important but friendship is more important

    13. What is happening betweenthe boys here

      The boys are planning a strategy to be consistent in the competition by not meeting each other until the due date. they think this way can help them to focus more on the competition considering it is not easy for them as best friends to be in the rivalry.

    14. Academic Vocabulary

      I think it will have a big impact to their friendship. Fortunately they know how to trick it by pretending to be strangers in order to win the bout without pressures.

    15. Comprehension

      The boys are having a discussion about the upcoming final bout. they are deeply dilemmatic because in a way, they want to win however they are also hard to accept that they have to defeat each other. they have such difficult situation in doing their best effort for the final stage and thinking of their friendship at the same time.

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