Question

The primary purpose of the prologue in Sugar Changed the World is to inform the reader about the impact of sugar on world events and culture. First, the text introduces the history of sugar production and indicates that it led to slavery. The text also provides key details about how the use of sugar spread around the world, and how this changed eating habits. All of this information supports the authors’ purpose of informing the reader.

What elements did you include in your response?

the primary purpose
3 to 4 sentences
examples from the text

Answer 1

I included the primary purpose by stating that the prologue aims to inform readers about sugar’s impact on world events and culture. My response is four sentences long. I also included examples from the text, noting that sugar production led to slavery and that sugar’s spread changed eating habits worldwide.