Conflict and Plot Structure in Robin Hood — Unit test

Question 8 • 25-26 TX-Literary Genres

Which excerpt from “Broken Chain” states the most cause-and-effect relationships?

Answer

“He cursed himself for being stupid, yelled at his bike for being cheap, and slammed the chain onto the cement. The chain snapped in another place and hit him when it popped up, slicing his hand like a snake’s fang.”

“He peeked through the hedge. She was wearing a sweater with a checkerboard pattern. A red purse was slung over her shoulder.”

“Ernie looked through the hedge, with one eye closed, at the girl. ‘She’s not the one who messed with Frostie and me,’ he said finally. ‘You still wanna borrow my bike?’”

“Alfonso couldn’t believe his luck. What a brother! What a pal! He promised to take Ernie’s turn next time it was his turn to do the dishes. Ernie hopped on Raymundo’s handlebars and said he would remember that promise.”

Explanation

Excerpt A contains several clear cause-and-effect links. Ernie slams the chain onto the cement, and it snaps; when it pops up, it hits his hand and slices it. The other excerpts mainly describe what characters look like or say, or what they plan to do, without as many linked causes and results. So A has the most cause-and-effect relationships.

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