Cause-Effect
Definition
Cause-effect refers to the relationship between events or actions where one event (the cause) leads to another event (the effect). It explains how and why things happen in a sequence.
Analogy
Cause-effect is like a domino chain reaction. When you push the first domino, it causes a chain of falling dominos. Each falling domino is the effect of the previous one being pushed.
Related terms
Correlation: Correlation refers to a relationship between two variables where they tend to change together, but there may not be a direct cause-effect relationship.
Causation: Causation refers to a direct cause-effect relationship between two events or actions.
Consequence: Consequence refers to the result or outcome that follows from an action or event.
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- What is the primary goal of using the cause-effect and narrative methods in writing?
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