IB English A Lang & Lit Topic Essential English Lang & Lit Paper 1 Vocabulary Revision Notes (SL/HL)

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Essential Literary Vocabulary for IB English Analysis

So… what’s the big deal with "essential vocabulary"?
Imagine describing a film to a friend.
1. You could say, “It was good. The main guy was sad. And it looked cool.”
  Sure, that gets the idea across. But does it really say anything? Not really.
Now swap that for:
1. “The cinematography was haunting, and the protagonist’s internal conflict was mirrored in the bleak colour palette.”
2. This version sounds more precise and analytical.
That is what precise vocabulary does in IB English analysis.

Exam technique

Precise vocabulary improves Criterion D performance
- Criterion D: Language
  - This criterion evaluates the **accuracy** and variety and sophistication of your writing.
  - Varied, precise, and subject-specific vocabulary boosts your mark here.
  - Avoid overly informal or repetitive phrasing. Instead of “the author makes the reader feel sad,” write:

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Essential Literary Vocabulary for IB English Analysis

So… what’s the big deal with "essential vocabulary"?
Imagine describing a film to a friend.
1. You could say, “It was good. The main guy was sad. And it looked cool.”
  Sure, that gets the idea across. But does it really say anything? Not really.
Now swap that for:
1. “The cinematography was haunting, and the protagonist’s internal conflict was mirrored in the bleak colour palette.”
2. This version sounds more precise and analytical.
That is what precise vocabulary does in IB English analysis.

Exam technique

Precise vocabulary improves Criterion D performance
- Criterion D: Language
  - This criterion evaluates the **accuracy** and variety and sophistication of your writing.
  - Varied, precise, and subject-specific vocabulary boosts your mark here.
  - Avoid overly informal or repetitive phrasing. Instead of “the author makes the reader feel sad,” write:

Definition

Paywall

(on a website) an arrangement whereby access is restricted to users who have paid to subscribe to the site.

anim nostrud sit dolore minim proident quis fugiat velit et eiusmod nulla quis nulla mollit dolor sunt culpa aliqua

Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit

Note

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam quis nostrud exercitation.

Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident

Tip

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit.
Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua.
Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris.
Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum.

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Essential Literary Vocabulary for IB English Analysis

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