ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

LITERATURE QUESTIONS

ELEMENTS OF LITERATURE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The moment of greatest suspense in the story where the protagonist makes a decision that will impact the outcome of the story is called
A
conflict
B
climax
C
outcome
D
moment of no return
Explanation: 

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: -Climax: The climax occurs at the turning point which is usually the most suspenseful or emotional moment of the story. 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.

Detailed explanation-3: -The CLIMAX of the story is when the CONFLICT of the PLOT is resolved.It is often the most exciting part of the story: when the hero saves the princess, discovers the buried treasure, or slays the dragon. Imagine when you read a story that you are climbing up a mountainside. The CLIMAX is the mountain peak.

Detailed explanation-4: -climax-the part of the story where the suspense reaches its highest part.

Detailed explanation-5: -Crisis. A crisis climax is when the protagonist faces a life-changing decision. Catharsis. A catharsis climax is when the protagonist overcomes a major obstacle. Revelation. A revelation climax is when a major secret is revealed.

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