The violin duo played next, and except for one time when the girl got lost, they sounded fine. people applauded, and some even stood up. then the first-grade girls maneuvered onto the stage while jumping rope. they were all smiles and bouncing ponytails as a hundred cameras flashed at once. mothers "a-ed" and fathers sat up proudly. the karate kid was next. he did a few kicks, yells, and chops, and finally, when his father held up a board, he punched it in two. the audience clapped and looked at each other, wide-eyed with respect. the boy bowed to the audience, and father and son ran off the stage. manuel remained behind the stage, shivering with fear. he mouthed the words to "la bamba" and swayed left to right. what conclusion can the reader draw about the event described in the passage? a. it is an athletic competition. b. it is a talent or variety show for young children. c. it is a professional theater performance. d. it is an outdoor parade of some sort.