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Number/rhyme method
The big picture
In order to remember a list of items, first commit to memory a list of words which rhymes with the numbers one to ten and then associate each item in your new list with the number/rhyme list.
When to use it
The number/rhyme method is useful for quickly committing a list to memory and works best for short-term recall.
How to use it
To use the method, first commit to memory a list of ten words which rhyme with the numbers one to ten. For example:
- One is a swan.
- Two is a shoe.
- Three is a tree.
- Four is a door.
- Five is a hive.
- Six is bricks.
- Seven is heaven.
- Eight is a gate.
- Nine is wine.
- Ten is a hen.
Visualise each item as you say it and repeat the list to yourself until you naturally picture each item as ...
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