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-The resolution of the conflict of a drama. The dénouement usually ties up plot points and restores a sense of order to the drama after the [[climax]].
+From the French, meaning "to tie."  Following the events of the [[climax]], the ''dénouement'' is the resolution or outcome of a drama or novel.  This unraveling of events usually only occurs in comedies and tragedies.
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+== Works Cited ==
+[http://www.bartleby.com/61/37/D0133700.html The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language]
 [[Category:Literary Terms]]