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 a causal relationship.
• The second option defines a causal relationship as the connection between an event/action and its resulting event/action in a story's plot, which matches the concept of cause - and - effect in a text.
• The third option refers to 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