Cause and Effect - Nonfiction

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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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Give an example of a cause and effect relationship.

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

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What does it mean to analyze cause and effect?

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To analyze cause and effect means to examine how one event leads to another and understand the relationship between them.

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Why is understanding cause and effect important in nonfiction texts?

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Understanding cause and effect helps readers comprehend the reasons behind events and the consequences that follow.

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What is a key question to ask when identifying the cause in a statement?

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What event or decision led to the outcome described?

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What is a key question to ask when identifying the effect in a statement?

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What happened as a result of the cause?

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How can cause and effect be visually represented?

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Cause and effect can be represented using flowcharts or diagrams that show the relationship between events.

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What is a common signal word that indicates a cause?

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'Because' is a common signal word that indicates a cause.

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What is a common signal word that indicates an effect?

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'Therefore' is a common signal word that indicates an effect.