In order to avoid confusing entomology (the study of insects) with etymology (the study of the history of words), Vicky associates the sound “en” of entomology with the sound “in” of insects. What specific type of mnemonic is she using?
A. Acronym
B. Chain
C. Keyword
D. Peg-type
Answer:C
In order to avoid confusing entomology (the study of insects) with etymology (the study of the history of words), Vicky associates the sound “en” of entomology with the sound “in” of insects. What specific type of mnemonic is she using?
A. Acronym B. Chain C. Keyword D. Peg-type
Explanation: C) Vicky is using the keyword approach to avoid the confusion of terms. She is using a common English word (“insects”) to associate with the new word (“entomology”). Further elaboration might also invoke images to strengthen the association.