Spell Bee Word: climax

Basic Details

Word: Climax

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: The most exciting or important part of a story, event, or situation.

Synonyms: Apex, peak, turning point

Antonyms: Nadir, bottom, low point

Idioms and Phrases

1. At the climax: Refers to the point when the most intense or exciting part of a situation occurs. Example: "The movie reached its climax when the hero faced the main villain."
2. Climactic moment: A significant or thrilling event that draws attention. Example: "The climactic moment of the game had everyone on the edge of their seats."

Usage Examples

Example 1: The climax of the story occurred when the brave knight confronted the dragon in the cave.

Example 2: During the climax of the concert, the crowd erupted in cheers as the band played their hit song.

Example 3: The novel's climax kept readers on the edge of their seats, eager to find out what would happen next.

Fun Fact

The word "climax" comes from the Greek word "klimax," which means "ladder." It signifies the peak or height of a story, much like the highest step on a ladder!

Famous Quote

"The climax of a story is the most exciting part; it’s where all the building tension reaches its peak." Unknown

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "climax" mean?

a) The ending of a story
b) The most exciting part of a story
c) A character in a play
d) A type of conflict

Answer: b) The most exciting part of a story

2. Which of these is a synonym of "climax"?

a) Low point
b) Nadir
c) Peak
d) Bottom

Answer: c) Peak

3. Which of the following is an antonym of "climax"?

a) Excitement
b) Apex
c) Nadir
d) Thrill

Answer: c) Nadir

4. Which sentence uses "climax" correctly?

a) The climax was blue as the sky.
b) The climax of the film had everyone clapping and cheering.
c) We climbed to the climax of the mountain.
d) The climax is a type of tree.

Answer: b) The climax of the film had everyone clapping and cheering.

5. Which idiom means the most intense part of a situation?

a) At the climax
b) On the low
c) The calm before the storm
d) Down the rabbit hole

Answer: a) At the climax