Each entry in the book includes a definition of the literary term or device, a history of the term's use and origin, and specific references to texts in which the term has been used.
REA's MAXnotes for William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream The MAXnotes offers a comprehensive summary and analysis of A Midsummer Night's Dream and a biography of William Shakespeare.
Our MAXnotes for Margaret Mitchell's Gone with the Wind study guide includes an overall summary, character lists, explanation and discussion of the plot, overview of the work's historical context, and a biography of the author.
The book contains in-depth reviews of all the topics covered on the reading and writing portions of the exam, including vocabulary, reading skills, written mechanics, and grammar.
This new edition is fully aligned with the standards of the Massachusetts Department of Education and is based on the most recent (2009-2010) test specifications.