<P> A mnemonic ( / nəˈmɒnɪk / , the first `` m '' is silent ) device , or memory device , is any learning technique that aids information retention in the human memory . Mnemonics make use of elaborative encoding , retrieval cues , and imagery as specific tools to encode any given information in a way that allows for efficient storage and retrieval . Mnemonics aid original information in becoming associated with something more meaningful -- which , in turn , allows the brain to have better retention of the information . Commonly encountered mnemonics are often used for lists and in auditory form , such as short poems , acronyms , or memorable phrases , but mnemonics can also be used for other types of information and in visual or kinesthetic forms . Their use is based on the observation that the human mind more easily remembers spatial , personal , surprising , physical , sexual , humorous , or otherwise `` relatable '' information , rather than more abstract or impersonal forms of information . </P>
<P> A mnemonic ( / nəˈmɒnɪk / , the first `` m '' is silent ) device , or memory device , is any learning technique that aids information retention in the human memory . Mnemonics make use of elaborative encoding , retrieval cues , and imagery as specific tools to encode any given information in a way that allows for efficient storage and retrieval . Mnemonics aid original information in becoming associated with something more meaningful -- which , in turn , allows the brain to have better retention of the information . Commonly encountered mnemonics are often used for lists and in auditory form , such as short poems , acronyms , or memorable phrases , but mnemonics can also be used for other types of information and in visual or kinesthetic forms . Their use is based on the observation that the human mind more easily remembers spatial , personal , surprising , physical , sexual , humorous , or otherwise `` relatable '' information , rather than more abstract or impersonal forms of information . </P>
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