Memory
Definition
Memory refers to using previously learned information or experiences to enhance understanding or recall. In language studies, it involves retaining vocabulary words, grammar rules, rhetorical devices, and other linguistic elements for effective communication.
Analogy
Imagine memory as an organized library. Just like how books are stored on shelves for easy access and retrieval when needed, our memory stores information so we can retrieve it when speaking or writing.
Related terms
Retention: The ability to remember information over time without forgetting it.
Mnemonic Devices: Techniques such as acronyms or rhymes used to aid memory by associating new information with familiar cues.
Recall: The process of retrieving stored information from memory.
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