Zara can remember the names of all the capital cities in Europe, but she cannot recall her family holiday to Paris last summer. Meanwhile, her grandfather, who suffered brain damage after a stroke, can recall vivid details of his wedding day but is unable to explain the meaning of basic words like 'calendar' or 'destination'.
Discuss episodic and semantic memory. Refer to the experiences of Zara and her grandfather in your answer.
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