Practice Paper 1 Lang & Lit with authentic IB English A Lang & Lit exam questions for both SL and HL students. This question bank mirrors Paper 1, 2, 3 structure, covering key topics like core principles, advanced applications, and practical problem-solving. Get instant solutions, detailed explanations, and build exam confidence with questions in the style of IB examiners.
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Level
Question 1
SL & HLPaper 1
1.[20]
How does the comic use visual and verbal features to inform and reassure the public?
Question 2
SL & HLPaper 1
1.[20]
How does the comic use visual and written features to explain complex scientific ideas in an accessible way?
Question 3
SL & HLPaper 1
1.[20]
How do the visual and textual features shape the reader’s understanding and perception of Malta’s residency programme?
Question 4
SL & HLPaper 1
1.[20]
How does the writer’s use of language and structure shape meaning in the text?
Question 5
SL & HLPaper 1
1.[20]
How does the cartoonist use visual and textual contrast to critique societal values and priorities?
Question 6
SL & HLPaper 1
1.[20]
How does the writer use language and structure to inform and reassure the audience?
Question 7
SL & HLPaper 1
This text features a large banner of basketball player Caitlin Clark (#22) taking a shot, placed on the side of a building. Caitlin Clark was the #1 pick in the WNBA Class of 2024, and winner of the season’s Rookie of the Year award. She is known for her distance three-pointers. Analyze how visual elements is used to convey the purpose of this text.
1.[4]
Identify and describe the key visual elements of this advertisement.
2.[4]
How does the slogan "This was never a long shot" enhance the advertisement's message?
3.[4]
Explore how the ad appeals to emotions (pathos) to engage its audience.
4.[4]
Analyze how the ad uses symbolism to convey its message of confidence and success.
5.[4]
Discuss how the placement of the ad in an urban environment contributes to its effectiveness.
6.[20]
Using your responses to the questions above, create a bullet point outline to respond to the guiding question: How does this ad effectively convey its message of confidence and success?
Question 8
SL & HLPaper 1
1.[20]
How does the writer use persuasive language and visual elements to appeal to the target audience?
Question 9
SL & HLPaper 1
Analyze the text and explore its primary and secondary purpose.
1.[4]
Identify and describe the key visual features of this parody.
2.[4]
Explore how the visual imagery conveys a critique of industrial pollution.
3.[4]
Explain how the use of satire in these images criticize society's response to environmental issues?
4.[4]
Analyze how the use of symbolism enhances the satirical message of the illustrations.
5.[4]
Discuss the tone of the illustrations and how it contributes to the overall satirical effect.
6.[20]
Using your responses to the questions above, create a bullet point outline to respond to the guiding question: How do the images use parody and satire to critique society’s response to environmental issues?
Question 10
SL & HLPaper 1
The following text is an article from Reuters published on October 9th, 2024 titled: "US considers breakup of Google in landmark search case."
1.[4]
Explain how the article use loaded language and legal jargon to emphasize the gravity of the DOJ’s proposed breakup of Google
2.[4]
How does the article’s structure contribute to its persuasive tone, particularly in how it positions Google’s defense against the DOJ’s claims?
3.[4]
How does the use of numerical data in the article serve to enhance its objectivity while also supporting the DOJ’s case?
4.[4]
Analyze the article’s use of contrast between Google’s portrayal of its success and the DOJ’s characterization of its monopoly. How does this rhetorical device serve the article’s purpose?
5.[4]
How does the article’s use of metaphor and figurative language help to simplify and communicate the complexity of antitrust issues to a general audience?
6.[20]
Using your responses to the questions above, create a bullet point outline to respond to the guiding question: How does the Reuters article use language techniques and structure to convey the significance of the DOJ’s case against Google?