Mnemonic

A mnemonic is a memory aid that can be in the form of a verse or other verbal aid which is used to remember a list that may otherwise be difficult to remember. Mnemonics, unlike the standard method of recalling facts, repetition, relies on creating associations between easy to remember constructs and lists of data. The word mnemonic is named for the figure Mnemosyne who is the personification of memory in Greek mythology.

The following is a sampling:

• The personal name Roy G. Biv helps us to remember the order of the colours in the spectrum. In England "Richard Of York Gave Battle In Vain" was popular.

• The acronym HOMES is also a mnemonic aid that can be used to remember the name of the Great Lakes (Huron, Ontario, Michigan, Erie, Superior).

• Numbers can be transformed into words for better memorisation. One of many systems for the is the major system.

For a discussion showing how mnemonics may be developed for general application see mnemonic technique.

Basic Tips
Acronym System
Link System
Story System
Journey System
Room System
Peg System including number-rhyme, number-shape, and number-consonant conversions.
Major System
Dominic System

Here are some miscellaneous links to check out and write about. Sort them onto the subpages and/or add more description if you want. Some of them link to other pages so it might be helpful if you compiled all the links here:
Human Memory on Dates
World Wide Brain Club on Binary Numbers
Be a Genius on Mnemonics in General
Premium Health on Mnemonics in General

See also:
Memory
Mnemonic technique