Causal
strong strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
Picard and Riker perform father-son charade
S6E7
·
Rascals
To
Riker outmaneuvers Morta with technical jargon
S6E7
·
Rascals
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"Riker explains the systems of the Enterprise. When the actual crew is able to access systems, that means the crew is positioned to regain control, shown through Riker verbally explaining systems."
About Causal Connections
A directly causes B. The first event sets forces in motion that produce the second. These are the load-bearing connections of plot--remove one and the story structure collapses.