Here's why:
* Climax: This is the point of highest tension and excitement in the story. It's where the conflict reaches its peak and the protagonist faces their biggest challenge. The outcome of the climax often determines the direction of the rest of the story.
* Other terms: While "turning point" is often used interchangeably with "climax," it's not technically the same thing. A turning point could be a smaller shift in the plot, while the climax marks a significant turning point with major consequences.
Think of it like this:
* Turning point: A car veering off the road onto a side street.
* Climax: The car crashing into a building.
The car veering off the road is a turning point, but the crash is the climax, the moment of highest tension and impact.