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 storys 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:

A causal relationship in a text is about cause - effect in the plot. It's when one event or action leads to another. The first option is about representation, the third is about conflict, and the fourth is about story - beginning elements. Only the second option describes the connection between an event/action and its resulting event/action in a story's plot.

Answer:

the connection between an event or action and the resulting event or action in a story's plot