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How do I memorize a poem in a short time?

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Take a piece of paper and cover the whole poem except for the first line. Then say that first line over and over again until you can say it without looking at the poem. Next, reveal the next line, and say both of those lines together until you can say those without looking at the poem. Keep on in that way until you've memorized the entire poem.

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How can I memorize a poem in a different language?

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Write out the poem over and over, starting with one verse. Once you have that memorized, add another verse and keep going until it is memorized.

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How quickly can something be memorized using these methods?

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Oh, it depends on the size of the poem and your capability. Some people will take longer than others. If you are doing this for a school assignment, start early rather than scramble to get it done last minute.

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Will I memorize a poem if I write it a lot of times?

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Yes - read it aloud each time you write it, too.

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How can I learn the punctuation of a poem?

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It is a matter of practicing the poem over and over again. Listen to an audio recording, and read it aloud so you can memorize when those commas or full stops are.

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What about a poem without a story?

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Read and memorize the first line. Then, start over and add the second. Once you've got that, add lines at your own pace until you can recall the whole thing from memory.

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How do I memorize a poem without saying the poem aloud?

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Internal vocalization. Alternatively, listen to a recording of the poem repeatedly. Make sure you understand every line and why they are sequenced as they are.

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What is the best way to memorize a very long poem?

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Try memorizing one stanza per day.

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How do you memorize a kid's poem?

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Use the techniques in the article. They'll work for a kid's poem, too. It's important to understand the poem before trying to memorize it, FYI.

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What is the best way to learn a 4 verse poem in a week?

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Repeat the first line again and again, then do the second. After that, say both lines without reading. Do the same with every two lines. When you've memorized a verse, try reciting the whole verse start to finish. Repeat this again and again until you've memorized the whole poem.

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How can I memorize a poem in three days?

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Break it into sections and memorize one at a time. Keep reviewing the sections you already learned.

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What should I do if the poem is in another language that I don't understand?

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Ideally you can get some help translating it so you gain some understanding of its meaning. Then, see if you can find a recording or create one so someone else can help you with pronunciation.

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I am very good at memorizing poems in a small amount of time. Will this method work for me?

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If you are very good, stick with what you are doing. You can try this, but there is not a 100% chance this will work. These are just suggestions.

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