Guide to Literary Terms, The (MAXNotes Literature Guides)

REA's MAXnotes Guide to Literary Terms

REA's book is a concise, easy-to-use guide to the literary terms and devices which high school and undergraduate students encounter most often. The main body of the book is an alphabetical listing of approximately 150 of the most-commonly encountered literary terms or devices. The entries are simplified to enable students with no knowledge of the terms to become comfortable with their uses in a short time. 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 is an insightful series of literature study guides covering over 80 of the most popular literary works.

MAXnotes study guides are student friendly and provide all the essentials needed to prepare students for homework, discussions, reports, and exams.

Our MAXnotes Guide to Literary Terms study guide covers the terms and expressions used in masterpieces of literature. It includes a special section to improve students’ understanding of Shakespeare.

Our Guide to Literary Terms MAXnotes study guide is a handy resource when preparing for exams or doing homework, and it makes a great companion to the original literary works.

Each literary term is presented in alphabetical order and includes a definition, a history of the term’s usage and its origin; an example of the term’s use, and specific references to texts in which the term has been used.