Have you ever wondered why there are people who seem to excel in trivia games? And what’s mind boggling about this is the fact that they could just be anybody from your friends to officemates whose IQ level is not even enough to be considered a genius… But why do they always stand out at these competitions?
If you’re interested in finding out why, then we suggest you continue reading as we are going to reveal the secrets behind why some people are so good at answering trivia questions in today’s post.
The Parts Of A Trivia Game Question
But before we go further into the main topic, allow us to share first the parts of a trivia game question.
Some of us may not know this, but a simple trivia question is not just a randomly created query.
Instead, it is well-composed and carefully conceptualized to ‘tickle’ the mind by sprinkling clue(s) to the answers. To explain it further, let us try to look at this question:
Which tongue-wagging NBA player known for his high-flying dunks and turn around fadeaway jumpshots is the main focus in “The Last Dance” documentary?
Now let’s analyze the question. The first thing that you’ll notice here is that the question talking about sports, particularly in the NBA. Hence, this word is the topic indicator. Second, you’ll also notice that the question is also talking about something not related to sports, which is the “The Last Dance” documentary. This phrase is called relevant or linking topics. Then, you’ll also notice that very peculiar “tongue-wagging” phrase – that’s the giveaway clue while the rest can be considered as supporting clues.
And so, the parts of a trivia question is composed of a topic indicator, a relevant or linking topic phrase, the giveaway clue, and some supporting clues.
Have you figured out the answer? Of course the answer to this question is Michael Jordan because he is the only athlete who is known for his tongue-wagging habits while playing basketball in the NBA.
It’s All About Understanding The Questions Being Asked
Honestly, there’s no formula on how these parts are being placed in the question. So the trick in answering trivia questions is by identifying these parts on your own. And the way to do that is to understand what the question is all about first and the parts will serve as your guide in making intelligent guesses.
Also, be mindful of how the question is being delivered as sound cues can also indicate these parts based on the quizmaster’s tone of voice. In short, the host will usually raise his or her voice when (or take a short pause after) mentioning the giveaway clue(s) to the question.
In addition, being good at trivia games also requires the ability to process information real quick, not memorizing stuff.
And that can only be possible if you read more often, watch TV shows in different genres, and answer crossword puzzles because people who build crosswords are also good at playing trivia games.
Final Thoughts
Answering trivia questions don’t require you to be smart, just be witty enough to discern the clues and mental practice so your brain will be able to process information quickly and make connections between topics to be able to arrive at an educated guess.
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