effects
part of speech
noun, plural of «effect» (an effect, effects)
meaning for a pupil
1) Changes or results that happen because of something. tree →
2) Special sounds, lights or pictures in films, plays and games («special effects»). tree →
3) (formal) A person's belongings. tree →
sense in the lessons
Interpretation: The Sefer Yetzirah's readers see the world as a series of results flowing from God, the first cause. In this view the "paths" are the stages of that flow. In the primary lessons: In science, children look at cause and effect: heat has effects on ice, exercise has effects on the heart rate, pollution has effects on animals. In health lessons, medicines can have side effects. In stories, the effects of a choice drive the plot. Phrases: «cause and effect», «side effects», «special effects», «have an effect on», «sound effects».
examples
- 3) Paths denote powers, effects, kinds, forms, degrees or stages. (Sefer Yetzirah, Kalisch 1877) tree →
- 1) Our author maintains that there is a first intelligent, self-existing, almighty, eternal ruling cause of all things, and that an everlasting entity produced nonentities by a progression of effects. (Sefer Yetzirah, Kalisch 1877) tree →
- What are the effects of exercise on your heart? tree →
- The storm's effects could be seen all over town. tree →
- This medicine may have side effects, like feeling sleepy. tree →
- The film had amazing special effects. tree →
- We tested the effects of salt on ice. tree →
- Too much screen time can have bad effects on sleep. tree →
- We added sound effects to our class play. tree →
- Cause and effect: the rain fell, so the river rose. tree →
- It is not natural that the same ointment should have two such exactly opposite effects." tree →
note
Big trap: «effect» is usually a noun (a result), «affect» is usually a verb (to change something). «The sun affects plants. The effects of the sun are clear.» Effects are results; causes come before them.
In the corpora
- Behind-the-scenes videos show how effects are made, and that can help children feel less scared of film monsters.
- Talking about a scary film with a parent makes the fear smaller, and films are made up with special effects.
- After a frightening film, talking with a parent and doing something calm before bed helps; films are made up with special effects.
- Adverts show toys at their best, sometimes with effects; «pictures are for illustration» means the real toy may do less.
- Counting between a lightning flash and the thunder shows a storm moving away; most spiders are harmless; films use special effects.
Trees and pragmatics
Every meaning and example of «effects» parsed by Mova, each sentence with its dependency tree and frames.