Cause/effect
paragraphs generally follow basic paragraph format. That is, they begin with
a topic sentence and this sentence is followed by specific
supporting details. For example, if the topic sentence introduces
an effect, the supporting sentences all describe causes.
Multiple Cause or Effect.
Here
is an example:
In recent decades, cities have grown so large that now about 50% of the Earth's
population lives in urban areas. There are several reasons for this occurrence.
First, the increasing industrialization of the nineteenth century resulted in
the creation of many factory jobs, which tended to be located in cities. These
jobs, with their promise of a better material life, attracted many people from
rural areas. Second, there were many schools established to educate the
children of the new factory laborers. The promise of a better education
persuaded many families to leave farming communities and move to the cities.
Finally, as the cities grew, people established places of leisure,
entertainment, and culture, such as sports stadiums, theaters, and museums. For
many people, these facilities made city life appear more interesting than life
on the farm, and therefore drew them away from rural communities.
How to Recognize Cause-and-effect Patterns
-If
the writer tells why something happened, what happened because of something, or
what might happen because of something, you can expect
reasons to explain causes or expect reasons to explain causes or effects
-Look
for wold clues : because, as result, therefore, consequently, so.
-Remember
that many cause can contribute to a singer situation and that many effect can
result from a singer cause.
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