In a short story, what is the climax?

• A. The turning point of the story, often the moment of highest tension.
• B. The setup of the story.
• C. The resolution of the plot.
• D. The background of the main character.

Answer: (A)

The climax is the turning point of a story, where the main tension reaches its highest point and the outcome starts to become clear. It’s that moment of biggest drama that pushes the plot toward its resolution. In a short story, this is the moment that decides what will happen to the characters and the conflict they've faced. The other parts describe earlier setup, the build-up of tension, or how things are resolved after the climax, not the peak moment itself.