Cause and Effect Structure

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What is a cause in a cause and effect relationship?

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

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What is an effect in a cause and effect relationship?

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An effect is the outcome or result that occurs due to a specific cause.

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What are some signal words that indicate a cause and effect relationship?

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Signal words include 'because', 'as a result', 'due to', and 'therefore'.

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How can you identify the cause in a sentence?

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Look for the event that triggers another event; it often answers the question 'why'.

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How can you identify the effect in a sentence?

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Look for the outcome that results from a cause; it often answers the question 'what happened'.

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What is the main idea of a passage?

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The main idea is the central point or message that the author wants to convey.

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What is an example of a cause and effect relationship in daily life?

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If it rains (cause), the ground gets wet (effect).

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What does it mean to analyze a cause and effect relationship?

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To analyze means to examine how one event influences another and to understand the connection between them.

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What is a common misconception about cause and effect?

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A common misconception is that correlation implies causation; just because two events occur together does not mean one causes the other.

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What role do details play in supporting a main idea?

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Details provide evidence or examples that reinforce and clarify the main idea.