FLASHCARD: Compare-Contrast & Cause-Effect

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What is a cause?

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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?

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An effect is the result or outcome of a cause.

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What do you put in the overlapping parts of a Venn Diagram?

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Similarities between the two subjects being compared.

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What do you put in the outer circles of a Venn Diagram?

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Differences between the two subjects being compared.

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What is a Venn Diagram used for?

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A Venn Diagram is used to compare and contrast two or more subjects.

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What is the cause in the sentence: 'Because it rained, I got soaked.'?

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The cause is 'It rained.'

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What is the effect in the sentence: 'Because it rained, I got soaked.'?

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The effect is 'I got soaked.'

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What is a cause-effect relationship?

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A cause-effect relationship shows how one event (the cause) leads to another event (the effect).

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Give an example of a cause-effect relationship.

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Cause: Eating too much sugar. Effect: Cavities can develop.

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What is the purpose of identifying causes and effects in a text?

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Identifying causes and effects helps to understand the relationships between events and their outcomes.