The main type of conflict introduced in this part of the text is person vs. society. This is evident as Neto struggles with the racial insults and discrimination from the fans, highlighting a conflict between individual identities and the societal attitudes surrounding them.
In his small Idaho school, football meant everything to Ernesto ("Neto") Villareal, sixteen, the team's star running back. And yet when he heard fans screaming racial insults at him and his Hispanic-American teammates, he wondered how he could keep playing for fans who felt that way. The insults also bothered Andy Percifield, a white student leader. When Neto and Andy teamed up, each using his own special power, fans began to feel heat they had never felt before.
–It’s Our World, Too!:
Young People Who Are Making a Difference,
Phillip M. Hoose
What is the main type of conflict introduced in this part of the text?
person vs. self
person vs. other
person vs. society
person vs. nature
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Read each detail from the assignment text. Then, identify whether the detail indicates that the author’s purpose is to inform, to entertain, or to persuade.
“Many Hispanics spoke only Spanish, and most whites spoke only English.”
✔ to inform
“He knew he had the courage to blast through tacklers and the toughness to work all day in the beet fields, but this seemed harder.”
✔ to entertain
“There were only two days before the next game.”
✔ to inform
“Neto Villareal and Andy Percifield”
In his small Idaho school, football meant everything to Ernesto (“Neto”) Villareal, sixteen, the team’s star running back. And yet when he heard fans screaming racial insults at him and his Hispanic-American teammates, he wondered how he could keep playing for fans who felt that way. The insults also bothered Andy Percifield, a white student leader. When Neto and Andy teamed up, each using his own special power, fans began to feel heat they had never felt before.
When the whistle blew, ending football practice, Jesse Paz and Ernesto ("Neto") Villareal unsnapped their helmets and jogged off the field together in silence. Neto could sense that something was bothering Jesse. Maybe he was worried about losing his position as first string quarterback.
Just before they reached the locker room, Jesse stopped. "Aren't you getting tired of white fans yelling at us Hispanic players?" he asked Neto. "They yell we're no good whenever we mess up. Haven't you heard that at the games?"
"I never really paid attention to it," Neto replied. Something about this made him uncomfortable.
Jesse kept on, his voice rising in anger. "We shouldn't stand for it. We should quit the team. We have twenty-one players on the team, and ten of us are Hispanic. Most of the best players are Hispanic. Without us, there wouldn't even be a team. If we quit, we could wake up this whole community."
This was the last thing in the world Neto wanted to hear. For him, football wasn't the problem. Football was the one thing that had made life possible with whites.
Before football, there had been fights with white students almost every day at recess. The whites had kicked them with boots as sharp as spurs. Neto and his Hispanic friends had wrapped little chains around their fists and punched the white kids back.
“Many Hispanics spoke only Spanish, and most whites spoke only English.”
✔ to inform
“He knew he had the courage to blast through tacklers and the toughness to work all day in the beet fields, but this seemed harder.”
✔ to entertain
“There were only two days before the next game.”
✔ to inform
“Neto Villareal and Andy Percifield”
In his small Idaho school, football meant everything to Ernesto (“Neto”) Villareal, sixteen, the team’s star running back. And yet when he heard fans screaming racial insults at him and his Hispanic-American teammates, he wondered how he could keep playing for fans who felt that way. The insults also bothered Andy Percifield, a white student leader. When Neto and Andy teamed up, each using his own special power, fans began to feel heat they had never felt before.
When the whistle blew, ending football practice, Jesse Paz and Ernesto ("Neto") Villareal unsnapped their helmets and jogged off the field together in silence. Neto could sense that something was bothering Jesse. Maybe he was worried about losing his position as first string quarterback.
Just before they reached the locker room, Jesse stopped. "Aren't you getting tired of white fans yelling at us Hispanic players?" he asked Neto. "They yell we're no good whenever we mess up. Haven't you heard that at the games?"
"I never really paid attention to it," Neto replied. Something about this made him uncomfortable.
Jesse kept on, his voice rising in anger. "We shouldn't stand for it. We should quit the team. We have twenty-one players on the team, and ten of us are Hispanic. Most of the best players are Hispanic. Without us, there wouldn't even be a team. If we quit, we could wake up this whole community."
This was the last thing in the world Neto wanted to hear. For him, football wasn't the problem. Football was the one thing that had made life possible with whites.
Before football, there had been fights with white students almost every day at recess. The whites had kicked them with boots as sharp as spurs. Neto and his Hispanic friends had wrapped little chains around their fists and punched the white kids back.
Sure! Here are the identifications of the author’s purpose for each detail you provided:
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“Many Hispanics spoke only Spanish, and most whites spoke only English.”
- Purpose: to inform
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“He knew he had the courage to blast through tacklers and the toughness to work all day in the beet fields, but this seemed harder.”
- Purpose: to entertain
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“There were only two days before the next game.”
- Purpose: to inform
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“Neto Villareal and Andy Percifield”
- Purpose: to inform (introducing characters and setting the stage for the story)
From the provided excerpt, the overall purpose seems to encompass informing the reader about the character dynamics and the sociocultural tensions that exist within the context of the football team and the community, while also engaging readers through the personal experiences and struggles of the characters.
question is The author chooses to tell about Neto’s real-life experience in the form of a narrative text, or story. What does this choice reveal about the author’s purpose?
He wants to convince readers to boycott high school football games.
He wants to help readers imagine Neto’s story and understand his conflict.
He wants to amuse readers with the frustrations of real-life obstacles.
He wants to tell readers about the difficulties of being on a football team.
He wants to convince readers to boycott high school football games.
He wants to help readers imagine Neto’s story and understand his conflict.
He wants to amuse readers with the frustrations of real-life obstacles.
He wants to tell readers about the difficulties of being on a football team.
The choice to tell about Neto’s real-life experience in the form of a narrative text reveals that he wants to help readers imagine Neto’s story and understand his conflict. This narrative approach allows readers to connect emotionally with Neto's experiences, challenges, and the social issues he faces, fostering a deeper understanding of his situation.
But Jesse's words stayed with Neto. What if it were true? Could he really perform before people who felt that way about him? Could he represent a school that would let it happen?
–It’s Our World, Too!:
Young People Who Are Making a Difference,
Phillip M. Hoose
Answer the questions based on the passage.
What is the conflict in the passage?
What causes the conflict?
What type of conflict is this?
–It’s Our World, Too!:
Young People Who Are Making a Difference,
Phillip M. Hoose
Answer the questions based on the passage.
What is the conflict in the passage?
What causes the conflict?
What type of conflict is this?
1. What is the conflict in the passage?
The conflict in the passage revolves around Neto's internal struggle regarding his identity, self-worth, and the negative perceptions held by some fans in his community. He grapples with the idea of whether he can continue to play football for a school and community that allows racial insults and discrimination against him and his teammates.
2. What causes the conflict?
The conflict is caused by the racial insults and negative feelings expressed by certain fans towards Neto and his Hispanic-American teammates. Jesse's words serve as a catalyst for Neto's reflection on these issues, leading him to question his place within the team and the support of the community.
3. What type of conflict is this?
This represents a person vs. self conflict. Neto is struggling with his own thoughts and feelings about his worth and the environment in which he plays football, ultimately questioning whether he can continue to represent a team and community that displays racial prejudice.
Answer the questions based on the passage.
What is the conflict in the passage?
✔ Neto questions whether he can keep playing football.
What causes the conflict?
✔ something Jesse says
What type of conflict is this?
✔ person vs. self
Think about the initial conflict: Neto wonders whether he can play football for fans who are making racist comments. How is the conflict complicated? Check all that apply.
The football coach disagrees with Neto’s decision to quit the team.
The president of the student council agrees to help Neto.
The principal denies that the crowds have said anything racist.
Most of the players change their minds about quitting and continue to play football.
The fans stop making racist comments.
What is the conflict in the passage?
✔ Neto questions whether he can keep playing football.
What causes the conflict?
✔ something Jesse says
What type of conflict is this?
✔ person vs. self
Think about the initial conflict: Neto wonders whether he can play football for fans who are making racist comments. How is the conflict complicated? Check all that apply.
The football coach disagrees with Neto’s decision to quit the team.
The president of the student council agrees to help Neto.
The principal denies that the crowds have said anything racist.
Most of the players change their minds about quitting and continue to play football.
The fans stop making racist comments.
Based on the initial conflict where Neto wonders whether he can play football for fans making racist comments, the complications to the conflict could include:
- The principal denies that the crowds have said anything racist.
- Most of the players change their minds about quitting and continue to play football.
These complications introduce additional layers to Neto's conflict, as they may challenge his feelings and decisions regarding his participation in the sport. The other options, while relevant in different contexts, do not directly complicate the initial conflict as described.
The football coach disagrees with Neto’s decision to quit the team.
The principal denies that the crowds have said anything racist.
Most of the players change their minds about quitting and continue to play football.
Soon there was even worse news for Neto and Jesse. Most of the players who had voted not to play had suddenly changed their minds. Even the Hispanic players. They could barely look at Neto and Jesse as they explained that they loved football too much to give it up. In the end, only four players – Jesse, Neto, Rigo Delgudillo, and Johnny Garcia – were committed to staying off the field.
–It’s Our World, Too!:
Young People Who Are Making a Difference,
Phillip M. Hoose
What event in the passage complicates the conflict Neto faces?
The players who agreed to quit with Neto change their minds.
The other players feel embarrassed in front of Neto.
The players who refuse to quit love football more than Neto.
Four players commit to working with Neto to fight racism.
The principal denies that the crowds have said anything racist.
Most of the players change their minds about quitting and continue to play football.
Soon there was even worse news for Neto and Jesse. Most of the players who had voted not to play had suddenly changed their minds. Even the Hispanic players. They could barely look at Neto and Jesse as they explained that they loved football too much to give it up. In the end, only four players – Jesse, Neto, Rigo Delgudillo, and Johnny Garcia – were committed to staying off the field.
–It’s Our World, Too!:
Young People Who Are Making a Difference,
Phillip M. Hoose
What event in the passage complicates the conflict Neto faces?
The players who agreed to quit with Neto change their minds.
The other players feel embarrassed in front of Neto.
The players who refuse to quit love football more than Neto.
Four players commit to working with Neto to fight racism.
The event in the passage that complicates the conflict Neto faces is: The players who agreed to quit with Neto change their minds.
This change creates additional tension for Neto as he sees his support dwindling, leading to feelings of isolation and struggle regarding his stance against the racial insults while also consider the sport he loves.
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