Post #2- Climax

The climax is the "main event" of a novel. The main purpose of the plot is to build up to the climax to create an exciting finish to a novel. This is done through the use of rising action before the climax. The rising action usually consists of smaller problems or events that will all add up to created a dramatic and excting climax of a novel. Another way to think of the climax, is as a peak. For example, in a sport you want to peak at the right time.