IB IB English Language and Literature 3

Question 1

The IB English Language and Literature course is organized around how many areas of exploration?

Accepted Answer

Three

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Two

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Four

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Five

Question 2

In IB English Language and Literature, a 'text type' refers to:

Accepted Answer

A category of text defined by its purpose, audience, and conventions (e.g., speech, essay, advertisement)

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The font style used in a literary work

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The language in which a text was originally written

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The era in which a text was produced

Question 3

Which literary concept is most central to the 'Intertextuality: connecting texts' area of exploration in IB English Language and Literature?

Accepted Answer

The way texts reference, echo, or respond to other texts

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The biographical context of the author's life

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The grammatical complexity of a text's language

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The publishing history of a literary work

Question 4

For the IB English Language and Literature Individual Oral, approximately how long is the student's initial prepared presentation?

Accepted Answer

10 minutes

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5 minutes

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15 minutes

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20 minutes

Question 5

What does the term 'register' mean in the context of IB English Language and Literature?

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The level of formality and style of language adapted to context, audience, and purpose

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The official record of works studied during the course

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The list of literary devices used in a text

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The number of words in a written response

Question 6

Which of the following best describes the relationship between SL and HL in IB English Language and Literature?

Accepted Answer

HL requires more texts, an additional essay component, and analysis of both unseen texts in Paper 1

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SL studies language only; HL studies literature only

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SL and HL sit different papers with no overlap in content

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HL students study the same content but have longer exam times