Entwined: Consequences of a Tragic Accident

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What significant decision did the narrator's father make regarding his education?

  • He offered to pay for the narrator's tuition.
  • He provided funds that would have covered tuition for a business venture. (correct)
  • He refused to help with any educational expenses.
  • He encouraged the narrator to pursue a different field.

How does the narrator describe the success of his frozen-yogurt shop?

  • It is a complete failure.
  • It is struggling to survive.
  • It is a significant financial success.
  • It is a modest success. (correct)

What impact did the narrator’s accident have on his relationships?

  • It caused the relationships to fail. (correct)
  • It made him more confident in dating.
  • It strengthened his relationships.
  • It had no effect on his relationships.

What sentiment does the narrator express about the women he dated after the accident?

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What type of jobs did the narrator work in his early twenties?

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What was the initial perception of the narrator regarding the figures on the road?

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What was the speed of the car as described in the text?

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How did the narrator's vehicle react when hitting Russell Gramercy?

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What did the narrator hear shortly after the crash?

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What did the narrator observe about Russell Gramercy during the incident?

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What sensory detail did the narrator notice immediately after the crash?

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What was a significant emotional reaction expressed by Daria Gramercy after the accident?

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What state of mind did the narrator describe feeling after the accident?

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What is Irving Beckstein's profession?

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What did Beckstein claim about the capabilities of the software he uses?

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What significant event does the narrator witness in the footage shown by Beckstein?

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How does the narrator feel in relation to the other individuals in the support groups they have attended?

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What does the term 'Aha Moment' refer to in the context provided?

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What is indicated about the status of most individuals in the narrator's support groups?

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What visual quality of the footage is described in the narrative?

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What did Beckstein do to the footage before presenting it?

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What is the purpose of analyzing the text as stated in the strategies?

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How should the narrator’s character traits be revealed according to the strategies?

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What is an essential question to consider when critiquing the narrator's character?

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Why does the author provide detailed descriptions of the Gramercys' lives?

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What is suggested as a way to interpret a character's feelings about events in the story?

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What is likely to be emphasized in a theme statement based on the strategies?

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What is the Aha Moment indicative of in the context of a character's development?

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When critiquing a character, which aspect is not relevant according to the strategies?

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What is one type of context clue that can help define a word?

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What might a synonym or definition in a text provide?

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Which of these is NOT a type of context clue mentioned?

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What is implied about the relationship between the speaker and the brother's father?

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How can a colon function in writing?

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What theme is suggested by the discussion of the cosmic ledger?

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How does the brother respond to the implication of saving others from evil?

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In context clues, how can examples help in understanding a word?

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What type of information can be a contrast clue?

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What does the awkward hug signify at the end of the conversation?

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What is a common use of the colon in writing?

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What element of the narrative indicates a return to the character's past?

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Which of the following can help derive the meaning of the word 'sobriety' using context clues?

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What does the phrase 'your father’s...evil' imply about the brother's father?

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What emotional state is displayed by the characters during their conversation?

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Which narrative technique is used when the speaker recalls attending the memorial service?

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Flashcards

Accident Description

A description of a car accident involving a pedestrian, focusing on the moment of impact and aftermath.

Rapid Approach

The pedestrian's rapid movement towards the car described as overtaking them.

Unexpected Event

The pedestrian's sudden and unexpected entry onto the road.

Impact Force

The significant force and sudden jolt experienced by the car during the collision.

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Casualties

The injured pedestrian and his effect on the car.

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Reaction Time

The brief time gap between the collision and the driver's braking reaction.

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Car Damage

The extensive damage to the car, including a shattered windshield from the impact.

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Emotional Response

The description of the emotional distress and pain following the accident.

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Unreality

A heightened sense of unreality observed by the author following the event.

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Intertwined Lives

The idea that people's lives, regardless of how seemingly separate, are connected in significant ways.

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Moral Ambiguity

Actions and events that have both positive and negative consequences, making it hard to judge them as purely good or bad.

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Redemption

The possibility of making amends for past mistakes and finding a path toward improvement.

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Awkward Farewell

The description of an uncomfortable or uneasy goodbye.

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Finding Memories

The narrator revisiting a familiar place and encountering details from his past.

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Orthodontic device

A device used to straighten teeth.

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Teeth grinding

The act of grinding teeth while sleeping.

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Dead-end jobs

Jobs with little or no future opportunities.

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Fifty thousand dollars

A significant sum of money given by the father.

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Frozen-yogurt shop

A small business selling frozen yogurt.

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Modest success

A successful business venture, but not large.

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Failed courtships

Unsuccessful romantic relationships.

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Relationship ending

A romantic connection coming to an end.

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Empathy

Understanding and sharing the feelings of others.

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Accident

A sudden event leading to unforeseen outcomes.

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Forensic Video Analysis

The use of specialized software and techniques to examine video footage, often for legal purposes, to identify key details and patterns.

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Aha Moment

A sudden realization or understanding that significantly changes a character's actions or understanding.

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Support Group

A group of people who have experienced a shared, often negative or traumatic experience, coming together to support each other.

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Expert Witness

Someone with specialized knowledge or expertise who testifies in court to assist the jury's understanding of complex topics, such as in forensic evidence.

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Pixilated Image

A degraded image containing many small squares of colors

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Accident Footage

Video recorded of a car accident.

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Context Clues

Words or phrases surrounding an unfamiliar word that provide hints to its meaning.

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Synonyms (Context Clues)

Words with similar meanings used to define an unfamiliar word.

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Antonyms (Context Clues)

Words with opposite meanings used to define an unfamiliar word.

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Examples (Context Clues)

Specific instances provided to explain an unfamiliar word.

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Using Colons

Using a colon to introduce clarification or emphasis for what comes next.

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Analyze the text

Carefully examine written material to gain understanding, support your answers with specific details from the text.

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Infer

Draw logical conclusions based on the available information.

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Characterize the narrator

Describe the qualities and traits of the narrator based on the given text.

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Interpret

Explain the meaning or significance of a part of a text.

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Compare

Find similarities and differences between two or more related ideas or events.

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Critique

Evaluate the quality or merit of something.

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Evaluate

Form a judgment about the value or significance of something.

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Aha Moment

A significant realization or understanding that occurs in the story.

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Study Notes

Summary of "Entwined"

  • A fatal car accident in 1994 leads to widespread consequences for the narrator and others involved.
  • The narrator, a college student, accidentally killed a man while driving after a night out at the lake.
  • Feelings of guilt, regret, and repercussions follow the accident.
  • The narrator struggles with emotional distress and the inability to accept responsibility for his actions.
  • The subsequent investigation and legal proceedings are also discussed.
  • A lengthy delay happens before the true nature of the accident and death are revealed.
  • The narrator grapples with the emotions and experiences of grief and isolation.
  • The narrator's internal turmoil and struggles with the accident are highlighted.
  • The story explores the themes of responsibility, guilt, and the impact of trauma on individuals and their relationships.

Plot Overview

  • The narrator, a college student, was driving back to his dorm from the lake on a seemingly ordinary evening in 1994.
  • An accident involving a pedestrian, Russell Gramercy, tragically occurred and led to the death of the pedestrian.
  • The narrator's emotional state is marked by fear and turmoil, mixed with guilt and denial.
  • The narrator deals with the accident and witnesses other people's reactions, feeling inadequate, and confused about the situation.
  • The narrator is then confronted with the consequences of the accident.
  • This leads to further investigation and revelations about the accident.
  • The narrator learns about the lasting effects on the victim's family, including the emotional impact on them.

Character Analysis

  • The narrator reflects a complex mix of emotions, including guilt, fear, and denial.
  • The narrator initially tries to hide or downplay the effects of the accident from the family.
  • The narrator's internal struggle with guilt is a central theme in the story.
  • The narrator eventually seeks reconciliation and closure through facing the family of the victim and accepting responsibility.

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