What are two main features of the climax of a story? select all A .the main conflict in the story is resolved.
B. the primary setting and time period of the plot is revealed
C. the story begins to settle down, and the effects of major events are revealed
D. the protagonist experience a major change of events
E. the antagonist's motivation is revealed

The basic elements of plot are as follows: Exposition: Characters and setting are established and the conflict, or problem, is introduced. Rising action: The conflict begins to affect the characters, complicating their lives. Climax: The conflict is faced during the main, most dramatic event of the story.

the correct answer is d. in john paston's letter written friday, 14, 1476, he expresses his fear that he may have to go to war.

indeed, although the black death was ravaging europe, the pastons were relatively safe from it due to their social status as they were part of the landed gentry. it is clear that the vast majority of the victims of the pandemic were the poor. the reason why he is weary of having to go to war is because at the particular time england was also devastated by the war of the roses and paston, being a courtesan was inevitably involved.