Causal
strong strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
Troi’s Disorientation Reveals Hidden Threat
S5E15
·
Power Play
To
Data’s speech glitch and Troi’s private request
S5E15
·
Power Play
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"Troi's disorientation in Sickbay directly leads to Data experiencing speech malfunctions, as well as uncharacteristic aggression from Data and O'Brien, showcasing escalating effects of the possession."
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.