mnemonic

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

From Salon

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

From Los Angeles Times

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

From Seattle Times

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

From New York Times

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.

From Los Angeles Times