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How to Read a Book With CliffsNotes

CliffsNotes have been helping students study since 1958. They were designed as a companion study guide for a wide variety of books, with a focus on the classics. These guides provide a useful reference tool when you are reading a book for a report or other assignment. The authors who write the guides are well-respected in their fields and, many times, have taught classes in the book's subject matter. You can use these books before, during or after reading a book to help you increase your understanding of difficult concepts.

Instructions

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  Before you begin reading the book, read the "About" section of the CliffsNotes booklet. This section gives you information about the author, as well as the work that will help you understand the overall concept of the book.
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  Begin reading the book. As you come to areas that require clarification, refer to the Chapter and Character Analysis sections of the CliffsNotes that pertain to your questions. These will provide some added context for what you are reading and make it easier to follow what is happening.
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  Test your knowledge with the Study Help section after you have finished the book. This contains quizzes and essay questions that will help you determine if you really understand what you have read, or if you need further study.

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