sample for a cause-effect essay

The following sample demonstrate the processes (the multiple causes )involved in a single event, Frankson’s rise to power. Notice that

⑴there can two or more types of causes

?I mmediate causes: the first and visible causes

?R emote causes:the reasons for the immediate causes;

⑵an effect can sometimes become the cause of another effect.

Frankson’s rise to power.

The rise to power of the political leader Frankson Stephen can be __________( because, caused, attributed to ) several factors. One of these was Frankson’s success in improving working conditions in the local factories. This success was the direct result of a newspaper campaign which he organized and financed. The improvement was also brought about by a series of special meetings which Frankson arranged between the employers and the workers.

A second factor in Frankson’s rise was his ability to speak well at public meetings. This was partly ____(because, due to) his training in a drama school when he was young. Also, he had worked as a journalist for part of his life. As a result of this experience, during which he had met a wide range of people, he became expert at

finding the right themes to hold the attention of large audiences.

His work in reporting also _____(resulting, contributes to) another source of his popularity. This was his wide ranging knowledge of current affairs. He was able to discuss topics ranging from industrial relations to foreign policy. To some degree, the time he had spent in foreign travel and also his friendship with several national leaders were responsible for this extensive political knowledge.

He had also championed the cause of women, helping them to gain equal political and social rights. As a consequence of this work, he could depend on the votes of a majority of the female electorate in Clum. Lastly, the support of his friends in national government contributed to his success at provincial level. Thus it can be seen that Frankson possessed both the personal qualities and the political background to

become a popular leader.