B. How can a speaker show a cause-and-effect relationship between events or ideas?
1. Discuss similarities and differences between events.
2. List events in the order they occurred.
3. Show what brought about an event and what results it had.
4. Identify a problem related to the event and ways to solve it.
5. Use transition words and phrases that indicate causation, such as "because," "therefore," "as a result," "consequently," and "due to."
6. Provide examples or evidence to support the cause-and-effect relationship.
7. Use data or statistics that demonstrate the impact of the cause on the effect.
8. Use logical reasoning to explain the causal relationship between events or ideas.
9. Consider alternative explanations or counterarguments and provide additional evidence to support the original argument.
10. Use visuals, such as diagrams or flowcharts, to illustrate the cause-and-effect relationship.