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==Etymology==

==Etymology==

Late [[Latin]], from [[Greek]] klimax, literally, ladder, from klinein to lean

Late [[Latin]], from [[Greek]] klimax, literally, ladder, from klinein to lean

*Date: circa [http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/16th_Century 1550]

*Date: circa [https://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/16th_Century 1550]

==Definitions==

==Definitions==

*1 : a figure of [[speech]] in which a series of phrases or sentences is arranged in [[ascending]] order of [[rhetorical]] [[Force|forcefulness]]

*1 : a figure of [[speech]] in which a series of phrases or sentences is arranged in [[ascending]] order of [[rhetorical]] [[Force|forcefulness]]

The climax of the [[greek]] plot line is when everything comes out. All the [[conflicts]] are at their worst and usually the battle is near or happening. There is a climax in almost every [[story]].

The climax of the [[greek]] plot line is when everything comes out. All the [[conflicts]] are at their worst and usually the battle is near or happening. There is a climax in almost every [[story]].

Although it's not [[necessarily]] true, a climax is known in most modern [[culture]] for being the final fight between the hero and villain. While this is true in most cases, the climax may be more of an [[epiphany]] the conflicted main [[character]] [[experiences]], especially if the story doesn't have a villain in the first place (e.g. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Beautiful_Mind A Beautiful Mind]). Also in most modern [[culture]], especially [[films]] and video games, the final battle between a hero and villain will take place in a hazardous [[environment]] which already has a likely [[fatal]] occurrence without them trying to kill each other in the first place. A good example of this is Casino Royale where the protagonist James Bond is fighting several thugs in an all-out brawl which is hazardous enough with each other but to add [[dramatic]] [[effect]] the building is structurally collapsing and sinking into the Grand Canal. Another example is [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Wars_Episode_III:_Revenge_of_the_Sith Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith] which takes place on a disabled pylon over a river of molten lava. This is used for dramatic effect more than anything else.

Although it's not [[necessarily]] true, a climax is known in most modern [[culture]] for being the final fight between the hero and villain. While this is true in most cases, the climax may be more of an [[epiphany]] the conflicted main [[character]] [[experiences]], especially if the story doesn't have a villain in the first place (e.g. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Beautiful_Mind A Beautiful Mind]). Also in most modern [[culture]], especially [[films]] and video games, the final battle between a hero and villain will take place in a hazardous [[environment]] which already has a likely [[fatal]] occurrence without them trying to kill each other in the first place. A good example of this is Casino Royale where the protagonist James Bond is fighting several thugs in an all-out brawl which is hazardous enough with each other but to add [[dramatic]] [[effect]] the building is structurally collapsing and sinking into the Grand Canal. Another example is [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Wars_Episode_III:_Revenge_of_the_Sith Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith] which takes place on a disabled pylon over a river of molten lava. This is used for dramatic effect more than anything else.

==Anti-climax==

==Anti-climax==

An anti-climax is where something which would appear to be [[difficult]] to solve in a plot is solved through something trivial. For example, destroying a heavily guarded facility would require advanced [[technology]], teamwork and weaponry for a climax, but in an anti-climax, it may just consist of pushing a red button which says "Emergency Self-Destruct", or even more so, simply filling out an eviction notice and destroying the building. Another example could involve the protagonist faced with insurmountable odds and [[ultimately]] being killed without accomplishing their goal.

An anti-climax is where something which would appear to be [[difficult]] to solve in a plot is solved through something trivial. For example, destroying a heavily guarded facility would require advanced [[technology]], teamwork and weaponry for a climax, but in an anti-climax, it may just consist of pushing a red button which says "Emergency Self-Destruct", or even more so, simply filling out an eviction notice and destroying the building. Another example could involve the protagonist faced with insurmountable odds and [[ultimately]] being killed without accomplishing their goal.

Colloquially, the term anti-climax is used to describe something that appears to building to a high-point (most often a good [[quality]] conclusion), but which [[proves]] to be [[disappointing]]. For example, if a joke has a surprisingly poor punch line, it can be referred to as an anti-climax.

Colloquially, the term anti-climax is used to describe something that appears to building to a high-point (most often a good [[quality]] conclusion), but which [[proves]] to be [[disappointing]]. For example, if a joke has a surprisingly poor punch line, it can be referred to as an anti-climax.

The term anti-climax is also used when the falling [[action]] portion of a story is [[criticized]] for lasting too long and diminishes the impact of the climax. For example, in the novel [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Lord_of_the_Rings The Lord of the Rings], the scene at Mount Doom is considered the climax of the saga. However, the [[story]] still continues for several more chapters, which is longer than the usual for falling [[action]].  

The term anti-climax is also used when the falling [[action]] portion of a story is [[criticized]] for lasting too long and diminishes the impact of the climax. For example, in the novel [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Lord_of_the_Rings The Lord of the Rings], the scene at Mount Doom is considered the climax of the saga. However, the [[story]] still continues for several more chapters, which is longer than the usual for falling [[action]].  

==References==

==References==

# [http://books.google.com/books?id=XwABAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA382&dq=Climax+(narrative)+-wikipedia&as_brr=3&ie=ISO-8859-1 Composition and Rhetoric for Schools]. Original from Harvard University: Scott, Foresman and Co.. 1902. pp. 382.  

# [https://books.google.com/books?id=XwABAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA382&dq=Climax+(narrative)+-wikipedia&as_brr=3&ie=ISO-8859-1 Composition and Rhetoric for Schools]. Original from Harvard University: Scott, Foresman and Co.. 1902. pp. 382.  

# [http://books.google.com/books?id=dP0AAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA84&dq=Climax+(narrative)+-wikipedia&as_brr=3&ie=ISO-8859-1 Introduction to Theme-writing]. Original from Harvard University: Allyn & Bacon. 1893. pp. 84.

# [https://books.google.com/books?id=dP0AAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA84&dq=Climax+(narrative)+-wikipedia&as_brr=3&ie=ISO-8859-1 Introduction to Theme-writing]. Original from Harvard University: Allyn & Bacon. 1893. pp. 84.

[[Category: Languages and Literature]]

[[Category: Languages and Literature]]