Causal
strong strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
Troi’s Uncharacteristic Turbolift Advances
S6E3
·
Man of the People
To
Troi’s unprovoked hostility toward Riker
S6E3
·
Man of the People
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"Troi's turbolift action leads to Riker entering Troi's quarters to find an Ensign hastily leaving the bedroom in a state of undress; Troi dismisses the Ensign with a sexually charged remark, surprising Riker with her behavior."
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.