Cause & Effect

A cause is an event or action that leads to a result or effect.

An effect is the result or outcome that occurs as a consequence of a cause.

Cause: It rained heavily. Effect: The streets flooded.

The relationship is that a cause leads to an effect; one event influences another.

A single cause, like a car accident, can lead to multiple effects such as injuries, traffic delays, and vehicle damage.

Multiple causes, like poor diet and lack of exercise, can lead to a single effect such as obesity.

Understanding cause and effect helps identify the root of a problem and predict potential outcomes.

A chain reaction is a series of events where each event is the cause of the next effect.

Cause: The sun shines. Effect: Plants grow.

Cause and effect can drive the plot by showing how characters' actions lead to consequences.