In drama, the term 'denouement' refers to
Athe moment of highest tension in the plot
Bthe opening scene that establishes the setting
Cthe resolution of the plot following the climaxCORRECT
Dthe conflict between the protagonist and antagonist
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Denouement, derived from French meaning 'untying', is the final part of a play where the complications of the plot are resolved and loose ends are tied up after the climax. It is distinct from the climax, which is the peak of tension, and from the exposition, which opens the play.
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