Sensory Memory Master
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Which type of memory is related to the memory of sight only?

  • Short Term Memory
  • Echoic Memory
  • Iconic Memory (correct)
  • Sensory Memory
  • How long can a sound be remembered in Echoic Memory?

  • Up to four seconds (correct)
  • Up to ten seconds
  • One or two seconds
  • Indefinitely
  • What is stored in the form of chunks in Short Term Memory?

  • Meaningful grouping of stimuli (correct)
  • Images
  • Sounds
  • Fragments of information
  • What is another name for Short Term Memory?

    <p>Working Memory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of memory stores information for only one or two seconds?

    <p>Sensory Memory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of a descriptive essay?

    <p>To provide sensory details about something</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'show don't tell' mean in the context of descriptive essay writing?

    <p>Depicting scenes and experiences rather than just stating them</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a suitable topic for a descriptive essay?

    <p>A visit to an art museum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of details are commonly used in descriptive essays?

    <p>Sensory details</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does finding a particular reason for writing a descriptive essay help?

    <p>It helps focus the description and imbue language with a specific perspective or emotion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of a descriptive essay?

    <p>To describe something in a vivid and particular manner</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of details are commonly used in descriptive essays?

    <p>Sensory details</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should you write your description in a descriptive essay?

    <p>'Show don't tell'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What could be an example of a suitable topic for a descriptive essay?

    <p>A visit to the children's ward of a hospital</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a descriptive essay aim to do?

    <p>Describe what something is, or how something happened</p> Signup and view all the answers

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