How does the comparison of sugar to honey reveal the authors’ purpose?
it persuades readers that sugar tastes better than honey.
it informs readers that there is a connection between slavery and sugar.
it informs readers that honey had a major impact on society.
it persuades readers that sugar is as important an invention as steel.

Constructing an argument: in modern american society, the legalization of marijuana continues to be controversial and hotly debated. some people find it contradictory that certain "drugs"—such as tobacco and alcohol—are legalized even though they pose proven health risks, while marijuana, which has many medicinal applications, continues to be illegal by the federal government. what reasons do you think the federal government gives for outlawing marijuana, and do the reasons support the conclusion?