Cause to effect or effect to cause links narrative elements together in a specific kind of relationship. Climax is the point to and from which the text ascends and descends. The climax becomes the focal point for considering the narrative function of each part of the story when considering the book as a whole. The books of Genesis and Exodus are good examples of narratives that are oriented toward their respective highpoints (see Chapters 3, 9, and 11). Comparison juxtaposes similar elements. The
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