What is a causal relationship in a text? the way in which a real-life event is represented by a fictional character or plot point
the connection between an event or action and the resulting event or action in a story’s plot
the conflict between a character and external factors such as other characters or society
the introduction of the setting, characters, and conflict in the beginning of a story

Aids is growing fastest in the poorest countries of africa. these nations don’t have enough doctors, medical labs, or money for medicine. a recent study showed that only a small percentage of hiv-infected children in africa are getting any medical treatment at all. what central idea is emphasized in both sources? the hiv/aids epidemic in africa is serious. the hiv/aids epidemic in south africa is serious. the hiv/aids epidemic among african children is serious. the hiv/aids epidemic among south african children is serious