Why do authors give reasons in their stories?

If an author writes that a character is kind because they share their toys, what is the reason the author gives?

How can we find out why something happens in a story?

If an author says, “Sally feels happy at school because she has many friends,” why does Sally feel happy?

Why might an author tell us that a character is scared of the dark?

If a book explains that a bear hibernates because it helps them survive the winter, what reason does the author give for the bear’s hibernation?

When an author says a character is crying because they fell down, what is the reason for the character’s tears?

Why do authors explain why characters do certain things in stories?

If a story says, “Timmy tidied his room because he likes it clean,” why does Timmy tidy his room?

How do reasons help us understand a story better?