ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -In literary terms, the definition of climax is the highest point of tension in a storyline, often depicted by a confrontation between the protagonist and antagonist. A climax resolves the main conflict of the story and is the moment the main character reaches-or fails to reach-their goal.

Detailed explanation-2: -The climax is reached when the protagonist takes the last step to resolve a conflict or reach a goal. The result of this step or action is the turning point. The turning point begins to lead the reader to the final outcome or resolution of the conflict.

Detailed explanation-3: -Conflict is the struggle between two forces. Climax is the turning point of the story.

Detailed explanation-4: -CLIMAX: the point of greatest tension or emotional intensity in a plot. The climax follows the rising action and precedes the falling action (denouement). Climax is the point at which the conflict reaches its greatest height and the crisis, or turning point in the action occurs.

Detailed explanation-5: -The Turning Point, also know as the Climax, is the peak of action in the story. It’s where the opposing forces of the conflict meet head-on, or an important decision is made or action is taken. The events that take place after the climax are called the Falling Action.