Causal
strong strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
Riker confronts Tamarian communication barrier
S5E2
·
Darmok
To
Riker devises a rescue plan amid communication failure
S5E2
·
Darmok
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"Discussion causes Riker asking Geordi and Worf to make a path."
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.