The phrase that describes a story starting at the climax, then going back to the beginning and continuing to the climax again is "in media res." This narrative technique begins the story in the midst of the action (often at the climax), then provides context or background information before moving towards the resolution. Alternatively, if the structure specifically involves focusing on the climax at the beginning and then exploring events leading up to it, it could also be called a "nonlinear narrative" or "flashback structure."
Which phrase describes a story that starts at the climax, goes back to the beginning, and continues to the climax again?
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