Question

What is a causal relationship in a text?

the way in which a real-life event is represented by a fictional character or plot point
the connection between an event or action and the resulting event or action in a story’s plot
the conflict between a character and external factors such as other characters or society
the introduction of the setting, characters, and conflict in the beginning of a story

Answer 1

The correct choice is:
- the connection between an event or action and the resulting event or action in a story’s plot

Explanation: A causal relationship (cause-and-effect) links why something happens (the cause) to what happens as a result (the effect) in the text.