Question

in his small idaho school, football meant everything to ernesto (
eto\) villareal, sixteen, the teams 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. the details of this excerpt reveal the authors purpose by encouraging the reader to believe in something. including facts and details about the topic. explaining why the fans acted like they did.

Explanation:

The excerpt uses real - life details of racial insults and student reactions to show a stance against racism, encouraging belief in anti - racism.

Answer:

encouraging the reader to believe in something.