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절정
In a narrative arc, this is the point of highest tension and drama. It literally means the summit of a mountain.
Examples in context
갈등이 폭발하며 이야기는 절정으로 치닫는다
The story rushes toward its climax as conflicts explode
소설의 절정 부분에서 반전이 일어났다
A twist occurred at the climax of the novel
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