The key difference between the pegword system and the method of loci is that, in the pegword system, instead of ________.
A) a set of objects, you first memorize places in order
B) places, you first memorize a set of objects in order
C) using imagery, you use rhyming
D) using acronyms, you use initialisms

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The pegword system involves memorizing a set of objects in order by associating each one with a rhyme or image that corresponds to a number. In contrast, the method of loci involves creating a mental "journey" through a familiar place and then associating each item to be remembered with a location along that journey. Therefore, choice B correctly describes the key difference between the two techniques.

The Key Difference Between the Pegword System and the Method