Causal
strong strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
Vagh accuses Federation of arming rebels
S4E24
·
The Mind's Eye
To
Vagh presents Federation phaser as war provocation
S4E24
·
The Mind's Eye
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"Vagh accuses the Federation of interference, which causes him to present the phaser rifle as evidence. This is an example of cause and effect."
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.