Mnemonic Devices

Quality

C-Carbon

H-Hydrogen

N-Nitrogen

O-Oxygen

P-Phosphorus

S-Sulfur

greek origin meaning remember

Mary Visits Every Monday and Just Stays Until Noon.

The and stands for the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.

Not really a mnemonic, but I got bored one day & wrote all twentyseven + the six pending, in rhyme.

If you Email me, I will send it back to you in "word" format.

It doesn't cover all aspects of all amendments of course, (I had to try to make it rhyme!) but if you've already read through the amendments, it might help you remember.

It starts: 1 Is religion, free speech & the press

2 Is for pistols (& rifles I guess)

3 Are the soldiers, (outside my doors)

4 Search & seizure & probable cause etc.

I think you probably get the idea.

Extra/ Large/ Eating/ Peanuts/ Have/ A/ 'Normous*/ Trunk

Hope this helps!

*Yeah, I know 'normous' doesn't really work but can you think of another word that begins with 'n' and describes an elephants trunk? No, I didn't think so.

swron

my bum

aids your memory.

finding something familiar to represent something unfamiliar.

There is no 'phrase' or mnemonic for this because the order of the Sun, Earth and Moon changes as the Moon orbits the Earth.

Remember - planets obit a star (the Sun is a star) - Earth is a planet

moons orbit planets - The Moon is a moon.

Mnemonics are used to remember long sets of terms or hard concepts -- they are not needed to remember one word.

Your lower body before your legs is your waist, and when you get rid of something still good is when you wast it.

The colors of the spectrum, in order, are

red

orange

yellow

green

blue

indigo

violet

So the quoted expression appears to be one of several mnemonics for the ROYGBIV sequence.

Chocolate has no mnemonic. It is a mnemonic of (roughly) CHeese, Oral Contraceptives, Alcohol, Anxiety, Travel and Exercise and related to migraines.

You want to use "mnemonic" if you're referring to any learning technique which aids in information retention.

You'll use "pneumonic" if you're talking about anything to do with the lungs.

A mnemonic to remember the structure of a ballad is "ABAB, Tell a Tale." This highlights the common rhyme scheme (alternating lines) and the narrative nature of ballads, which often tell stories of love, tragedy, or adventure. By associating the letters with the rhythm and storytelling aspect, one can easily recall the essential features of ballads.

A mnemonic for "you're" is "you are." This helps to remember that "you're" is a contraction of these two words. Associating "you're" with phrases like "you are going to" can also reinforce its meaning and usage.

The goddess associated with the word "mnemonic" is Mnemosyne, the Greek goddess of memory. Her name is derived from the Greek word "mnēmē," meaning memory. Mnemosyne was considered the mother of the Muses, who inspired the arts and sciences, emphasizing the importance of memory in preserving knowledge and creativity. Thus, the term "mnemonic," which refers to techniques for improving memory, directly links back to her name and role.

A name mnemonic is a memory aid that helps individuals remember names by associating them with familiar words, phrases, or images. This technique often involves creating a rhyme, alliteration, or a vivid mental picture that links the person's name to a characteristic or a personal connection. For instance, if meeting someone named "Rose," one might visualize a rose flower to make it easier to recall the name later. Using mnemonics can enhance memory retention and recall in social interactions.