Definition
The most exciting or important part of a story, where the main problem is faced or solved.
Examples
- The climax of the movie was when the hero finally confronted the dragon.
- During the story's climax, all the characters gathered for the big reveal.
- After the climax, the story starts to calm down.
Synonyms
Peak, turning point, high point.
Fun Fact
In ancient Greek theater, the "climax" was the part of the play where the tension was highest, just before the resolution.
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Related Words
- Plot
- rising action
- falling action
- resolution
- turning point.