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

Answer

The course is structured around three areas of exploration: Readers, writers and texts; Time and space; and Intertextuality: connecting texts.

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)

Answer

Text type classifies texts by their communicative purpose and formal conventions, such as a political speech, a blog post, or a newspaper editorial.

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

Answer

Intertextuality explores how texts are shaped by and in conversation with other texts, through allusion, parody, adaptation, or shared themes.

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

Answer

The student speaks for approximately 10 minutes in the IO, followed by a 5-minute discussion with the teacher, for a total of about 15 minutes.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

Register refers to the variety of language used in a particular social situation, ranging from formal to informal, and reflects the relationship between writer and audience.

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IB IB English Language and Literature 3