A2 SL Language: Techniques Of English Writing! Quiz
When you take it upon yourself to convey your thoughts to words, there is something that you need to keep in mind, and this includes the flow and how it looks to a reader. Below is a quiz on how to write the paper 1 in IB English A2 SL. Give it a try and get to see just how well prepared for the exam you are.
Questions and Answers
- 1.
Why would you want to focus as much on presentation/structure as the actual content when you're writing your English paper 1?
- A.
You can make just as many structure points as you can make content points
- B.
It's nice to have a good structure
- C.
It's good to have a nice structure
Correct Answer
A. You can make just as many structure points as you can make content pointsExplanation
When writing an English paper 1, it is important to focus on presentation/structure as much as the actual content because having a good structure allows for a clear and organized presentation of ideas. By making structure points, such as using appropriate headings, paragraphs, and transitions, the writer can effectively guide the reader through their arguments and make the content points more impactful. A well-structured paper also demonstrates the writer's ability to think critically and logically, which is highly valued in academic writing.Rate this question:
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- 2.
What should be true about the first and last sentences of each paragraph in your paper 1?
- A.
They should each have a stated aim (first sentence) and a conclusion (last sentence).
- B.
The examinor should be able to understand what your paper 1 is all about only by reading those sentences
- C.
They should each include the name of the main character if one of the texts is an extract from a novel
Correct Answer
B. The examinor should be able to understand what your paper 1 is all about only by reading those sentencesExplanation
The first and last sentences of each paragraph in your paper 1 should be able to convey the overall content and purpose of the paper. This means that the examiner should be able to understand the main idea of the paper just by reading those sentences. It is important for these sentences to provide a clear aim or focus at the beginning and a conclusion or summary at the end. This ensures that the reader can easily grasp the main points and purpose of each paragraph without having to read the entire paper.Rate this question:
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- 3.
How do you signify that a work is a smaller part of a larger work?
- A.
You use quotation marks
- B.
You underline
- C.
You write it in italics
- D.
You make it sound like a rhetorical question
Correct Answer
A. You use quotation marksExplanation
The correct answer is "You use quotation marks." Quotation marks are used to indicate that a work is a smaller part of a larger work, such as a chapter within a book or a song within an album. By enclosing the smaller work in quotation marks, it distinguishes it from the larger work and helps to identify it as a separate entity. Underlining and writing in italics can also be used for emphasis or to indicate titles, but they do not specifically signify that a work is a smaller part of a larger work. Making it sound like a rhetorical question is unrelated to indicating a smaller part of a larger work.Rate this question:
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- 4.
"Mood belongs to the text, tone belongs to the [...]"
Correct Answer
Narrator - 5.
What's a good way of organizing your paper 1? $ - [1. Introduction with aim. 2. First aspect - text (a), text (b). 3. Second aspect - text (a), text (b) ...and so on ...Conclusion!] £ - [1. Introduction with aim. 2. First text - aspect 1, aspect 2, aspect 3. 3. Second text - aspect 1, aspect 2, aspect 3 ...Conclusion!]
- A.
$
- B.
£
- C.
$ and £
- D.
Neither $ nor £
Correct Answer
A. $Explanation
The correct answer is "$" because it suggests organizing the paper by discussing each aspect of the texts separately, starting with the introduction and aim, followed by the first aspect of the first text, then the second aspect, and so on. This structure allows for a clear and organized presentation of the information, making it easier for the reader to follow the flow of the paper.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Which is the eighth deadly sin? - Not stating your [...] in the introduction of your IB English paper 1
Correct Answer
aim - 7.
Which are the four functions of language? - The expressive, the poetic, the informative and the [...] functions of the language
Correct Answer
directiveExplanation
The four functions of language are the expressive, poetic, informative, and directive functions. The given answer, "directive," completes the list of functions. The directive function refers to the use of language to give instructions or commands. It is a way of conveying specific actions or behaviors to others.Rate this question:
- 8.
Write down the stylistic device: "I've been waiting for ages!"
Correct Answer
hyperboleExplanation
The given phrase "I've been waiting for ages!" is an example of hyperbole. Hyperbole is a stylistic device that involves exaggeration for emphasis or dramatic effect. In this case, the speaker is not literally waiting for ages, but rather using exaggeration to convey their impatience or frustration with the length of time they have been waiting.Rate this question:
- 9.
Write down the stylistic device: "A turtle is like a friend"
Correct Answer
simileExplanation
The given statement "A turtle is like a friend" is an example of a simile. A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words "like" or "as". In this case, the speaker is comparing a turtle to a friend, suggesting that they share similar qualities or characteristics.Rate this question:
- 10.
Write down the previous (question 9) stylistic device in plural:
Correct Answer
similesExplanation
The previous stylistic device mentioned in question 9 is "similes." A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words "like" or "as." It is used to make a description more vivid and imaginative by drawing a comparison between two unrelated things. In this case, the correct answer is simply stating the plural form of the word "simile," which is "similes."Rate this question:
- 11.
Write down the stylistic device: "The cold fire"
Correct Answer
oxymoronExplanation
The given phrase "The cold fire" is an example of an oxymoron. An oxymoron is a figure of speech that combines contradictory terms to create a unique and impactful effect. In this case, the words "cold" and "fire" are opposites, as fire is typically associated with heat and warmth. The use of this stylistic device creates a vivid and intriguing image in the reader's mind, emphasizing the contrasting nature of the situation.Rate this question:
- 12.
Write down the stylistic device: "The sky wept"
Correct Answer
personificationExplanation
The phrase "The sky wept" is an example of personification. Personification is a stylistic device that gives human qualities or characteristics to non-human entities. In this case, the sky is being described as if it has the ability to cry, which is a human characteristic. This figurative language helps to create a vivid and emotional image in the reader's mind.Rate this question:
- 13.
Write down the stylistic device: "He rests in peace now"
Correct Answer
euphemismExplanation
The phrase "He rests in peace now" is an example of a euphemism. It is a mild or indirect way of referring to someone's death, avoiding the use of harsh or explicit language. Instead of saying "He died," the phrase suggests that the person is peacefully resting after their passing. This euphemistic expression is commonly used to soften the impact of discussing death and to show respect for the deceased.Rate this question:
- 14.
Which one is appropriate?
- A.
The purpose of this extract is to emphasize the greatness of animals
- B.
The author's purpose is to emphasize the greatness of animals
- C.
Here, as readers, we feel a sense of guilt towards the animals
Correct Answer
A. The purpose of this extract is to emphasize the greatness of animalsExplanation
Don't mention the author and preferably not the reader either. Discuss the purpose of the texts.Rate this question:
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- 15.
How do you insert a quote that starts with a capital letter, in the middle of your sentence?
- A.
You don't
- B.
You do, when it is within quotation marks it does not matter that it starts with a capital letter
- C.
You make it a lower case (small) letter and use square brackets [ ] to enclose the letter that was a capital letter in the text
Correct Answer
C. You make it a lower case (small) letter and use square brackets [ ] to enclose the letter that was a capital letter in the textExplanation
When inserting a quote that starts with a capital letter in the middle of a sentence, you can make it a lowercase letter and enclose it in square brackets [ ]. This helps to indicate that you have made a change to the original quote while still maintaining the meaning and context of the sentence.Rate this question:
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- 16.
How do you signify that a work is a larger work?
- A.
You use quotation marks
- B.
You underline
- C.
You write it in italics
- D.
You write it with only capital letters
Correct Answer
B. You underlineExplanation
To signify that a work is a larger work, you underline it. Underlining is a common typographic convention used to indicate emphasis or importance. It helps distinguish the larger work from the rest of the text and makes it stand out visually. Underlining is often used in titles of books, movies, plays, and other significant works to highlight their importance within a body of text.Rate this question:
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