Cause-effect essay Flashcards
What is a cause?
A person or a thing that sparks some sort of action
What is an effect?
The reaction that comes from the initial spark
What does a cause and effect essay explore?
Discusses the issue’s causes and consequences
What might a cause and effect essay about deforestation discuss?
Causes like demand for wood and clearing land for grazing
Effects contributing to climate change
What is the tone of cause and effect essays?
Objective and analytical
What is the best structure for a cause and effect essay based on?
Factors like number of causes, effects, essay length, and relation between them
What is the focus-on-effects method in a cause-effect essay?
Analyzes ways one or more effects result from a particular cause
What is the focus-on-cause method in a cause-effect essay?
Analyzes ways one or more causes lead to a particular effect
True or False: One event must precede another event in a cause-effect essay.
True
What is block organization in a cause-effect essay?
Discussing all causes together followed by all effects together
What is chain organization in a cause-effect essay?
Causes and effects are linked together in a chain format
What should you consider when selecting a topic for a cause-effect essay?
Questions about end effect, primary causes, and supporting details
What is a strong thesis statement?
Indicates whether the essay focuses on causes or effects
What is the significance of verb tense usage in a cause-effect essay?
Consistency in verb tense throughout the essay
What are sentence fragments considered in writing?
A serious error that shows lack of understanding basic sentence components
What are signal phrases used for in cause-effect essays?
To indicate causes and effects
Fill in the blank: Common conjunctions used to express cause include ______.
Because, As, Since
Fill in the blank: Common linking devices used to express effect include ______.
Therefore, As a result, Consequently
What is the purpose of a transition paragraph in a cause-effect essay?
To conclude one section and introduce another section
What is the role of an argument in a cause-effect relationship?
To take a specific stand or point of view on a topic
What are the three methods to answer the ‘So What?’ question in cause-effect analysis?
- Ask and answer why the relationship exists
- Identify a surprising cause/effect relationship
- Take a stand on a controversial cause/effect relationship
What is an example of a surprising cause/effect relationship?
Reducing calories leads to weight loss
Give an outline of what a cause-effect essay can be?
Introduction
Body- cause/effect
cause/effect
cause/effect
Conclusion
Signal Phrases to show cause?
Give reasons why The result of
Explain why Consequently
Why
Signal Phrases to show effect?
The result of Consequently
One important effect
Another result
Outcome
Results from As a result
Give examples of linking words
Therefore
As a result
Consequently
