A Mnemonic device is method for enhancing memory. When using the term mnemonic device, most people are referring to a trick that one uses to help memorize something.

Some common mnemonic devices are provided in this section

• Acronyms and acrostics
• Rhymes
• Grouping
• Imagery
• The method of loci
• Number-letter system
• Peg-word system

Mnemonic devices can help with remembering peoples' names and faces as well as with remembering words in a foreign language