11 grade unit 3 Method of Loci

What is another name for the method of loci?

• Recall technique

• Memory palace technique

• Mind mapping method

• Visual filing system

Who used the method of loci to give long speeches without any notes?

• Mayans and Aztecs

• Vikings and Celts

• Egyptians and Persians

• Greeks and Romans

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

In which popular TV show is the method of loci used by the character?

• Sherlock

• Game of Thrones

• Friends

• Breaking Bad

What is the key to memorizing and recalling any amount of items using the method of loci?

• Visual filing system

• Auditory repetition

• Mental math

• Written notes

How can you make the images of the items in your mind palace more memorable?

• Make them as vivid as you can

• Keep them blurry and unclear

• Use black and white images

• Make them small and hard to see

What is the first step in using the method of loci to remember a shopping list?

• Think of a place you know well

• Choose 10 locations in your mind palace

• Mentally walk through the locations

• Place the items in the locations

How many locations should you start with in your mind palace when using the method of loci?

• 3

• 20

• 5

• 10

What is the main benefit of preparing two or three journeys in advance when using the method of loci?

• Allows for more vivid images

• Improves mental math skills

• Makes the mind palace bigger

• Helps in remembering key points of a text

When was the method of loci invented?

• in 2000s

• 16-th century

• over 2000 years ago

• 20-th century

Who can apply the method of loci?

• teachers

• anyone

• students

• scientists