The document discusses different memorization techniques, noting that the author dislikes memorizing things that seem irrelevant. While rhyming does not work well for the author as it causes too many distracting images, using images and symbols can be effective techniques. The author finds picturing items related to recycling symbols helps remember what items to collect. In conclusion, everyone has their own preferred techniques for memorization as different things work for different people.

1. Melissa Ramos
October 20, 2011
SLS Norton
I dislike having to remember something that seems irrelevant to me. When this does happen
though, I try to think of the bigger picture, my future. Handle things in a mature manner, certain
things in life aren’t going to be interesting but in order to succeed; I have to make certain
sacrifices.
Moreover, one memorizing technique I refuse to use, rhymes, that never really works for me.
Rhyming one word with another is just going to cause too many images in my head in which
may cause me to mix things up. Rhyming information seems unrelated to the information to me.
Furthermore, I am willing to use images as a memorizing technique. Pictures help me match
one thing to the other. I also use symbols, if I’m trying to remember how much of something
someone wanted, I try to match them with signs. For example, when my mom asks me to collect
recycling items, I picture the recycling symbol and thing of what items fall underneath that
category.
To sum up, everyone has their own way of using memorization techniques. Norton may use
some, while I use others. Everyone is different.