What are the choices? If I had to choose a phrase without knowing of any choices, I would put "Bad studying" But im pretty sure thats not the answer you are looking for.
The correct option is B. Bookend technique is a method used in literature writing in which a short scene or an idea or an image is placed at the beginning of the work [a novel for instance] and the resolution to that piece is placed at the very end of the work.
Can you say the options ?
First it could mean context clues and really context means info from the passage or quotes from the passage
Bland because it either means lacking flavour or lacking vigour or interest