1. Using “Death by Scrabble” by Charlie Fish
PLOT GRAPH
Using “Death by Scrabble” by Charlie Fish

2. Plot Points
1. Exposition 2. Crisis/Inciting Incident 3. Rising Action 4. Climax 5. Falling Action 6. Denouement (Conclusion)

3. Plot Graph

4. Exposition The Introduction We meet the characters
We learn about the setting
We start to understand what the story is about
DBS: We meet the narrator. We learn he hates his wife. We see they are playing scrabble.

5. Crisis/Inciting Incident
Something happens that sets everything into motion
The conflict is introduced
Before this point, there was no issue
This gives us something to look forward to
Could be a problem, a realization, or a change
DBS: The narrator realizes that his scrabble letters control what happens.

6. Rising Action Things begin to build up
Many different issues or events occur
Can be directly related to the inciting incident
Think of it like domino’s being knocked over
DBS: The narrator tests his theory, considers what to do, plays the word QUAKE.

7. Climax
The point of no return. After the Climax, things cannot go completely back to the way things were
The major event of conflict is solved or finished
DBS: The narrators wife plays the word DEATH

8. Falling Action Everything begins to fall into place
Questions are answered
Closure beings
DBS: An earthquake begins, the narrator begins to choke on his tile and falls

9. Denouement The Conclusion The story ends Everything is wrapped up
DBS: The narrators wife watches her husband die.