What devices did the scops use to help them remember the text?

Scops, the oral poets of Anglo-Saxon England, employed various Mnemonic Devices to aid in memorizing their texts. They utilized alliteration, which involved repeating initial consonant sounds, to create rhythmic patterns that made verses easier to recall. Additionally, they incorporated kennings—compound expressions with metaphorical meanings—as well as repetition and structure in their narratives to reinforce memory retention. These techniques helped scops deliver long, intricate poems from memory during performances.