ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -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.

Detailed explanation-2: -The climax is the turning point of the story when the conflict is resolved and the main character reaches their goal. The climax often occurs near the end of the story, but not always. It can sometimes occur in the middle of the story (known as a mid-point climax) or even at the beginning (known as an inverted plot).

Detailed explanation-3: -The climax of a story is the point of greatest tension or drama, where the main conflict is resolved. It is the moment when the protagonist must confront his or her greatest challenge, and it is often a major turning point in the story.

Detailed explanation-4: -1) Exposition (introduction)-Beginning of the story; characters, background, and setting revealed. 2) Rising Action-Events in the story become complicated; the conflict is revealed. These are events between the introduction and climax. 3) Climax-Turning point of the story.

Detailed explanation-5: -Often the climax is recognized as the most exciting part of a story. Examples of Climax: In Romeo and Juliet, the climax is often recognized as being the moment when Romeo kills Tybalt. At this point, Romeo is doomed and the play begins the downfall of the young protagonist.