Which one of the following words or phrases may be a clue that a sentence is inferring cause and effect?
a. on the other hand
b. instead of
c. before
d. consequently

i would say D Consequently may be a clue that a sentence is inferring cause and effect.

answer: metaphor: because there is a comparison between the treasures spread on the ground and the evil seed of adam drifting from the shoreline  

explanation:

hm, switch the relative; nominative and indefinite; objective ? not too bright in the knowledge of the english.