Understanding cause-and-effect relationships can the reader a. make predictions about the plot b. develop a mental picture of the setting c. understand a character’s inner thoughts d. know the author better

A. make predictions about the plot

Explanation:

Cause and effect  examines and determines why something happens and which series of actions describes how something occurs. Similarly to narration, cause and effect relates situations and events together in time, with causes preceding consequences. Therefore, causes help readers forecast the outcome and development of the plot.