The document is a guide on writing cause and effect essays, detailing their definition, structure, and organization methods. It provides examples of different organizational patterns, such as block and chain organization, and outlines signal words for both causes and effects. The examples illustrate the concepts by discussing the effects of alcohol and the hypothetical consequences of using deodorants on the environment.

1. Cause/Effect Essay
By:
Roro Ningsih
Bagus Sumirat
Miftahul Jannah
Anna Apriyana R
Anita Andiyani S

2. Definition
A cause and effect essay can be
defined as a paragraph or essay form
which probes and analyzes into the
causes (rationale, reasoning and
background reasons) along with the
effects (consequences, effects and
outcome) for a particular event,
happening, condition, or behavior.

3. Organization for
Cause/Effect Order
Block
Block
Organization
Organization
Chain
Organization
Chain
Organization

4. Block Organization

5. Block Organization

6. Chain Organization

7. Cause Signal Words and
Phrases
• for
• because
• since
• as
• to result from
• to be result of
• due to
• because of
• the effect of
• the sequence of
• as a result of
• as a consequence
of

8. Effect Signal Words and
Phrases
• as a result
• as a consequence
• therefore
• thus
• consequently
• hence
• so
• to result in
• to cause
• to have an
effect on
• to affect
• the cause of
• the reason for
• thereby

9. Example
Block Organization

10. Effects of Alcohol
1. Introduction
2. Effects
- Severe illness
- Fatal car accident
- Person’s temperament
- Self-centered
- Spending time in jail
3. Conclusion

11. Example
Chain Organization

12. Using Deodorants will Bring the
End of the World
1. Introduction
2. Cause-effect
3. Conclusion
Chlorofluorocarbon gases
ozone layer becomes thinner
ultraviolet rays of the sun
will be unfiltered
icebergs start to melt
rise in the sea-level
the sea will cover the land
the end of the world