Effect
– This is the outcome or result of the cause. It describes what happened as a consequence.
Effect words:
as a result, so, consequently, thus
Signal Words
– Certain words or phrases indicate a cause-and-effect relationship.
What caused this to
happen?
To identify cause-and-effect relationships in a text.
Here’s a breakdown of the key points:
Example:
It rained heavily. (Cause)
Example:
It rained heavily, so the streets were flooded.
Example:
The streets were flooded. (Effect)
The implied cause is the rain
the effect is people staying inside.
Example:
The streets were flooded. People had to stay indoors.
Cause
– This is the reason why something happens. It is the action or condition that starts a chain of events.
Implied Cause-Effect
– Sometimes, authors do not directly use these words but still show cause and effect. You must infer the relationship by understanding the events.
What was the result of this
event?
This strategy
helps you understand how events in a text are connected.
Reading Strategy
– While reading, ask questions to identify cause and effect:
Cause words:
because (of), due to, the reason (for)