Causal
strong strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
Mavek weaponizes Riker’s doubt
S6E21
·
Frame of Mind
To
Riker’s nightmare awakening
S6E21
·
Frame of Mind
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"Mavik's taunting leads to Riker's outburst and sedation, which results in him waking up on the Enterprise."
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.