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Using Rhymes To Memorize Dates
- Leave off the century. Example: the American Civil War in 1861 becomes 61.
- Think of a term that rhymes with your date. Example: 61 = Sticky gun
- Make sure your rhyme is a little silly and that it paints a strong picture in your head. Example: Imagine Civil War soldiers struggling with a gun that has been covered with honey.
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The most important element of this method is to come up with a great, amusing image. The funnier it is, the more memorable it will be. If possible, come up with a little story to connect all your mental images.
If you have trouble coming up with a rhyme or have a lot of connected information to remember, you could make up your own song or replace the words to a song you know.
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