Why do mnemonic devices work?

Answer 1

Sometimes information that we need to remember is boring to our minds. Mnemonic Devices make them seem more interesting. It is easier to recall the information when connected to the interesting factor in the mnemonic device than it would be to remember the boring fact on it's own.

Answer 2

They work by representing something you want to remember with something familiar - you can associate what you want to learn with something you already know.
...requiring us to learn or recall something else in order to bring the target to mind. It seems contradictory, but this works if done carefully. We create a chain or link between the something else and the target, and then the target comes easily to mind.

Answer 3

Mnemonics help improve memory because they train the mind to look for patterns in information and they create meaningful associations with information. They also allow you to cross-reference the information in different parts of your memory. Mnemonics sometimes involve visualizations, making the facts more vivid. Mnemonic techniques make remembering more effective.

Answer 4

They work because they link something new and unfamiliar to something you already know.

Answer 5

They allow you to memorize long lists or complicated ideas.

Answer 6

Aid the memory