Cause-and-Effect

Definition

Cause-and-effect is a relationship between events or actions where one event (the cause) leads to another event (the effect). It explores the reasons behind an outcome or the consequences of an action.

Related terms

Exposition: Exposition is the introduction of background information that sets up the cause-and-effect relationships in a story or essay.

Consequence: Consequence refers to the result or outcome that occurs as a direct effect of an action or event.

Causal Analysis: Causal analysis involves examining and explaining the causes and effects of a particular phenomenon, event, or situation.