directions: alter reading chapter four, complete the following activities that focus on ca
learning about thinking
every event has at least one cause, something that makes the event happen. the event that happens an
a result of the cause is called the effect. one cause may result in several events that happen either in
sequence or simultaneously. one event can have multiple effects
in literature, causes and effects may be identified in one of two ways. a stated one or stated otteet
is one that is expressed in words and easily identified. an implied cause or implied effect is not stated
but must be inferred by the reader from information in the text and from the reader's past experience
thinking about the novel
in the first four chapters, several stated and implied causes and effects are explored.
a. the ibo people have strong beliefs and feelings about themselves, other people, and life. identify the
stated and implied causes of the feelings and beliefs listed below.
feelings
stated causes
implied causes
1. okonkwo is respected through-
out the nine villages and beyond.
2. darkness holds terror for
okonkwo and his people.
3. nwakibie feels that giving
okonkwo his first seed yams is a
good risk.
4. the village people think unoka
is an ill-fated man.