Question

what is a causal relationship in a text?
the way in which a real-life event is represented by a fictional character or plot point
the connection between an event or action and the resulting event or action in a story’s plot
the conflict between a character and external factors such as other characters or society
the introduction of the setting, characters, and conflict in the beginning of a story

Explanation:

To determine the correct option, we analyze each choice:

• The first option describes a representation of real - life events in fiction, not causal relationship.
• The second option: A causal relationship in a text's plot is about how one event/action (the cause) leads to another event/action (the effect), which matches the definition of causal relationship.
• The third option describes a character's external conflict, not a causal relationship.
• The fourth option describes the exposition of a story, not a causal relationship.

Answer:

B. the connection between an event or action and the resulting event or action in a story’s plot