Rather than gloss over the rapid action of the climax, you should break it down into a series

of events. The flow chart below explains how you may do so. Think about the given scenario
and fill in the boxes below. The first box has been done for you.

My friend, Adam,
suggested throwing me
into the pool as a birthday
joke. Before I knew it, my
friends had swept me off
my feet.

How does the What goes through

What did the
protagonist feel as a the protagonist’s mind
antagonist do?
result? Why? at the moment?

What were the reactions

How did the
How did the of
protagonist then react?
antagonist react? passers-by (if any)?
(verbal and non-verbal)
(verbal and non-verbal)

How did the

What goes through the
What happens next? protagonist feel and
protagonist’s mind?
why?