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   Cli·max

   /ˈklīˌmaks/

   

   noun

   • 1. the most intense, exciting, or important point of something; a culmination or apex: "the climax of her speech" Similar peakpinnacleheighthigh pointhighest pointsummittopacmezenithapexapogeeapotheosisculminationcrowning pointcrowncrestcrescendofinaledenouementhighlighthigh spotbest parthigh water markOpposite nadiranticlimax
   • ▪ an orgasm. Similar orgasmsexual climaxejaculation
   • ▪ the final stage in a succession in a given environment, at which a plant community reaches a state of equilibrium: "a mixed hardwood climax forest"
   • ▪ a sequence of propositions or ideas in order of increasing importance, force, or effectiveness of expression.

   verb

   • 1. culminate in an exciting or impressive event; reach a climax: "the day climaxed with a gala concert" Similar culminatepeakcome to a climaxreach a pinnaclecome to a crescendoresultendcome to a head
   • ▪ bring (something) to a climax: "the sentencing climaxed a seven-month trial"
   • ▪ have an orgasm. Similar have an orgasmreach/achieve orgasmejaculateinformal:comefeel the earth moveget one's rocks offcome offliterary:die

   Word Origin mid 16th century (in rhetoric): from late Latin, from Greek klimax ‘ladder, climax’. The sense ‘culmination’ arose in the late 18th century.

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   What is a climax in a story?

   • The climax is traditionally defined as the pivotal point in a story where the primary conflict reaches its highest point of tension and intensity. While it’s true that not all conflicts are considered the “most intense” part of a story (sometimes that award goes to the rising action ), the climax is always a critical turning point in any plot.

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   What is climax as vegetation?

   • Climax as Vegetation What is climax community? In the field of ecology, a climax community or climatic climax community is an old term for a group of plants, animals, and fungi that have reached a steady state through the process of ecological succession in the growth of vegetation in an area over time.

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   How is climax pronounced?

   • You know, like in the classic hero vs. villain face-off battle. After the climax, the story moves into falling action as it works its way toward the final conclusion and the story’s final resolution. The end. Climax is pronounced as Kly -maks, with the emphasis on the first syllable. Understanding Plot: When Does the Climax Occur?

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   What is the difference between rising action and climax?

   • Rising Action: This is a fun part of any story where central conflict intensifies as the protagonist faces challenges. All of this increasing tension builds up to the climax. Climax: The climax is the peak of tension and intensity in the narrative—the turning point.

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