What is the Cause
The lightning struck the tree so the tree caught on fire.
The lightning struck the tree.
He broke his arm so the doctor put his arm in a cast.
The doctor put his arm in a cast.
The baby was crying, so Dad picked him up.
Effect: Dad picked him up
Cause: The baby was crying
Her eyes were fireflies.
Hyperbole
Whats my favorite animal?
Frogs!
The audience cheered loudly so the band played one more song.
The audience cheered loudly.
We received seven inches of rain in four hours so the underpass was flooded.
The underpass was flooded.
The batter couldn’t hit the softball because he didn’t keep his eyes on the ball.
Effect:The batter couldn’t hit the softball
Casuse: He didn’t keep his eyes on the ball
Love is a battlefield.
What is my favorite sport? Indoor track, Outdoor track, or cross country?
Indoor Track
The cat scratched the dog's nose so the dog needed to go to the vet.
The cat scratched the dog's nose.
I never brush my teeth so I have 5 cavities.
I have 5 cavities.
When the manuscript is edited, the company will publish it.
Effect: When the manuscript is edited
Cause: company will publish it
Time is money.
Idiom
Do I have a girlfriend?
Yes
Bullying in schools has become a major issue in modern society. Many kids feel unsafe and unwilling to go to school for fear of being bullied.
Bullying in schools has become a major issue in modern society.
The moon has a gravitational pull, consequently, the oceans have tides.
The oceans have tides.
Because of inflation, the dollar is worth less than before.
Effect: Dollar is worth less than before
Cause: Inflation
Simile
What grade am I in?
12th
The driver was distracted by the bright sunlight and swerved off the road, smashing into a barrier. Because of the crash, the driver had to call a family member.
The driver was distracted by the bright sunlight.
There has been an increase in greenhouse gases, therefore global warming is happening.
Global warming is happening.
Wind is produced when the surface of the Earth is heated unevenly.
Effect: Wind is produced
Cause: surface of the Earth is heated unevenly
Personification
What is my first name?
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