Archie attended his high school graduation over 20 years ago. He is now trying to recall as much as possible about the graduation ceremonies. Which of the following would be the best retrieval cue?

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The featured speaker is likely to be a distinctive and memorable aspect of the graduation ceremony that Archie is more likely to remember, compared to the year or number of students who graduated which may not be as memorable. The time of day may also not be a very distinct retrieval cue.

Archie Attended His High School Graduation Over 20 Years Ago