Analyzing and Interpreting Literature CLEP Prep Practice Exam

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A story’s climax typically occurs when what element is revealed?

Theme
Genre
Problem
Setting

The correct answer is: Problem

The climax of a story is usually the turning point where the main conflict or problem is fully revealed and comes to a head. It is the most intense part of the story where tension and drama reach their peak before the resolution. Option A, Theme, refers to the central message or idea of the story and does not necessarily need to be revealed at the climax. Option B, Genre, is simply the category or style of the story and has no connection to the climax. Option D, Setting, refers to the time and place of the story and while it can contribute to the build-up of the climax, it is not the element that is revealed at the climax. The correct answer is C, Problem, as this is the element that drives the plot and is typically resolved or addressed at the climax.