When Colleen first learned the word “ominous,” she pictured a large, dark cloud to help her remember its meaning. Which term best describes this example?

Question

When Colleen first learned the word “ominous,” she pictured a large, dark cloud to help her remember its meaning. Which term best describes this example?
A.
elaboration
B.
retention
C.
visual imagery
D.
processing

Please select the best answer from the choices provided
A
B
C
D

GPT-4o mini · Answer

The best answer is C. visual imagery. Colleen used a mental image (a large, dark cloud) to help her remember the meaning of the word "ominous."