What term refers to a device or aid to memorise?

• A. Mnemonic
• B. Acronym
• C. Flashcard
• D. Tool

Answer: (A)

Mnemonics are devices or strategies used to aid memory by creating a cue or pattern that helps you recall information. They work by linking what you need to remember to something easier to remember, such as a vivid image, a rhyme, or an abbreviated word. This makes retrieval smoother when you’re taking a test or trying to recall steps or lists.

This is the best choice because it describes the broad idea of memory aids. An acronym is a specific kind of mnemonic formed from the first letters of items to make a new word, which is just one way to create a memory cue. A flashcard is a practical study tool that prompts recall, but it’s not itself a mnemonic. A tool is too general a label and doesn’t specify memory aids at all.