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Cognitive science shows that mnemonics help memory, distinctive voice draws attention and a sense of joy strengthens retention.

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I still remember some of the mnemonic tricks she used for some of the harder letters.

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For the uninitiated, this saying is a mnemonic device that helps Seattleites remember the names and order of the city’s streets.

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The most popular teachers drill facts and figures into their students with jokes and mnemonic songs they make up themselves.

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Safe sleep practices can be summed up in an easy mnemonic: Parents only need to remember ABC: alone, back, crib, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics.

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