Foreshadowing
strong strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
Rasmussen steals Geordi’s PADD under false pretenses
S5E9
·
A Matter of Time
To
Rasmussen manipulates Data for schematics
S5E9
·
A Matter of Time
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"Rasmussen is interested in Data's performance, this leads to his opportunity to distract Data in his quarters and steal a tricorder."
About Foreshadowing Connections
A hints at B. The first event plants narrative seeds that pay off later. These connections reward attentive viewers with a sense of inevitability on rewatch.