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Rhyme, Rhythm, and Memorization

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Can rhyme or rhythm help you memorize a poem faster? You write two versions of the same poem. One uses mnemonics (memory aids) like rhyme or rhythm. The other is written in free verse with no sound patterns. You give each version to a group of six participants. Each person gets ten minutes to memorize their poem. Then you count how many words each person recalled correctly. You repeat this for rhyme alone and rhythm alone to see which memory aid works best.

Hypothesis

The hypothesis is that poems with rhythm and rhyme are easier to learn than those written without.

Method & Materials

You will write two poems, one with rhythm and/or rhyme and one without, and have 12 classmates memorize them.
You will need paper, pencils, and 12 classmates.

Results

The results of the experiment showed that poems with rhyme and rhythm were easier to learn than those written without. It was amazing that these small changes helped improve memory.

Why do this project?

This science project is interesting because it shows how the brain uses different formats of representation to remember things.

Also Consider

Experiment variations to consider include testing different types of mnemonics, such as acronyms and acrostics, and testing different types of poems, such as haikus and limericks.

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