Causal
medium strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
Riker uncovers Ethan’s Holodeck deception
S4E8
·
Future Imperfect
To
Riker exposes the illusion’s architect
S4E8
·
Future Imperfect
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"Riker's discovery and challenging of Ethan leads directly to the confrontation, Riker confronts Ethan about his identity and role in the deception as the Romulans approach."
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.