By exaggerating key features, caricatures direct attention to the attributes that differentiate one object or character from another, making recognition faster and memory stronger. This principle extends beyond visual art and cartoons. In film and media, many sounds are caricatures of real-world audio—amplifying qualities that would be subtle or inaudible in reality. These exaggerated signals help audiences quickly interpret what they are hearing or seeing. Across modalities, caricature sharpens the features that matter most for perception.