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Analogies are used to show relationships between words. For example, if you were told that “near” relates to “far” in the same way that “small” is related to “big.” You would be able to understand the relationship and meanings of the words. Colons are often used for demonstration. near: far small: big Relationships among words [...]

American school students have been making the news in recent weeks – – but not necessarily for the right reasons.  Some educational analysts are concerned after the most recent release of the PISA results.  The PISA (Program for International Student Assessment) compares literacy in math, reading, and science from a sample of 15-year-old school students [...]

Analogies show relationships between words.  Analogies can even help you learn NEW words if you understand the meaning of a word being compared.  For instance, if I told you that “up” is related to “down” the same way “cold” is related to “hot”, then you would be able to understand the meanings of those words [...]