Editing Evocative compounding (section)

== Psychological Principles Behind the Strategy ==

=== Dual Coding Theory ===
According to Paivio's Dual Coding Theory, memory is enhanced when information is encoded in both verbal and visual forms. A phrase like "elephant instrument" evokes a concrete mental image that reinforces the verbal label, making it more memorable than "low brass instrument".

=== Von Restorff Effect ===
Also known as the Isolation Effect, this principle states that items that stand out from their surroundings are more likely to be remembered. In a list of dry, taxonomic names, a term like "ghost instrument" or "mirror fruit" grabs attention and lodges itself in memory.

=== Affective Encoding ===
Emotionally charged words and metaphors are more deeply encoded in memory. A name like "grief instrument" does more than describe sound; it taps into the emotional register, creating a lasting connection.

=== Schema Theory ===
Our brains process and remember new information more easily when it connects to existing mental frameworks (schemas). Animals, emotions, weather, and mythic imagery are all deeply embedded in human experience. Compounds like "swan instrument" or "storm drink" plug into these schemas, helping learners grasp and retain the word more efficiently.