Chain of Association: A Method of Madness
This involves associating new info with something you already know well. Like associating a new word with a weird dream you had last week.
Example: The Etruscan city of Tarquin was founded by the Etruscan king, Tarquin.
Try it: Create a mental link between the Etruscan city and a Tarantino movie.
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