How It Ties Together

Worksheet Description

The “Climax or Resolution?” worksheet addresses the complexity of differentiating between the climax and resolution in narrative writing. It acknowledges that while these story parts are distinct, they may sometimes overlap, especially when subplots and character arcs are closely intertwined with the main plot. The worksheet highlights examples of such overlaps and poses reflective questions about the extent to which subplots and character developments are resolved at the climax, urging the writer to consider how each aspect of the story is tied to and resolved within the climax.

This worksheet is designed to teach students about the nuanced relationship between a story’s climax and its resolution. It guides them to understand that while the climax is the peak of the story’s tension, the resolution is where the consequences of that tension are explored and settled. Through its questions, the worksheet encourages students to critically analyze their story structure to ensure that their writing clearly delineates or purposefully blurs the line between climax and resolution as needed. The goal is to help students craft a well-paced and coherent story, where the resolution naturally follows the established narrative arc.