Note-Taking Practice Video

Summary

A late-night encounter unfolds in a dark alley at around 3 a.m. as two individuals leave a club. The narrator and their friend, Lola, are approached by two men wearing hooded sweaters. One man asks the narrator for a cigarette lighter, while the other engages with Lola. The detailed account highlights the ominous setting, the interaction between the individuals, and the significance of specific symbols used to represent actions and people. The story offers a glimpse into a tense, mysterious moment captured in the middle of the night.

Takeaways

• 😀 The event took place around 3:00 a.m., after the club closed.
• 😀 The individuals exited the club through the back door into an alley.
• 😀 Two men approached them, both wearing hooded sweaters.
• 😀 One of the men asked the narrator for a cigarette light.
• 😀 The other man approached the narrator's friend, Lola.
• 😀 The environment was described as being very dark at that time.
• 😀 The narrator is certain the time was 3:00 a.m. because the club always closed at that hour.
• 😀 The narrator and Lola were alone in the alley when they encountered the two men.
• 😀 Symbols are used to represent certain actions and objects, like a cigarette for smoking and a hand for holding.
• 😀 The script includes specific visual shorthand to indicate male and female characters, as well as movement and interactions.

Q & A

What time of day does the story take place?

The story takes place at about 3:00 a.m., which is when the club typically closes.

How did the narrator and their friend exit the club?

They exited the club through the back door and into an alley.

What did the two men approaching the narrator and their friend look like?

The two men were wearing hooded sweaters.

What did one of the men ask the narrator for?

One of the men asked the narrator for a light for his cigarette.

What did the other man do when approaching the narrator's friend?

The other man went over to the narrator's friend, Lola.

How does the narrator emphasize the darkness and time in the scene?

The narrator emphasizes the darkness by using the phrase 'really dark' and the time by mentioning 'about 3:00 a.m.' without needing to specify 'a.m.' as it's understood.

How does the narrator represent important symbols like men and clothing in shorthand?

The narrator uses symbols to save time, such as a symbol for males, a symbol for sweaters (indicating hooded clothing), and shorthand for hand gestures like holding a cigarette.

What is the significance of the line drawn after someone speaks?

The line drawn indicates that the person has finished speaking, marking the end of their dialogue.

What does the narrator mean when referring to the club's closing time?

The narrator mentions that the club always closes at 3:00 a.m., so they are certain of the time when the events occur.

What role does Lola play in the scene?

Lola is the narrator's friend, and one of the men approaches her while the other approaches the narrator.