Question

When determining the climax of a narrative, what should be considered?

the resolution to the conflict
the most interesting and compelling character
when the action of the story takes a turn
when a character begins on a journey

Answer 1

when the action of the story takes a turn

The climax happens at the most exciting part of the story, when all of the action begins coming to a head. At that highest point, there is nowhere for the story to go but down, meaning that things start getting resolved and the action slows to a more calm pace. This point where everything starts to turn marks the climax.