IB English A Lit Topic Writing Clearly Revision Notes (SL/HL)

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Why Clear Writing Wins

A lot of students think sounding “smart” means writing long, complex sentences packed with big words.
But writing that way is equivalent to that one friend who never gets to the point.
Instead of impressing teachers, you frustrate them.
If your ideas are buried under fluff, you’re not analysing. You’re performing.

Tip

Note

Clear writing is not just about using simple words.
It's about being precise, concise, and avoiding unnecessary complexity.

What Examiners Want

Contrary to popular belief examiners aren’t trying to catch you in a "gotcha" moment.
They’re looking for:
1. A clear point
2. A precise technique
3. A thoughtful insight
If they can’t follow your thinking easily, they can’t give you marks, even if your ideas are good.

Tip

Note

Clarity helps your reader follow your argument without confusion.

Rules of Clear Writing

Say What You Mean. Then Stop.

Never use a long word if a short one will do.

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Why Clear Writing Wins

A lot of students think sounding “smart” means writing long, complex sentences packed with big words.
But writing that way is equivalent to that one friend who never gets to the point.
Instead of impressing teachers, you frustrate them.
If your ideas are buried under fluff, you’re not analysing. You’re performing.

Tip

Note

Clear writing is not just about using simple words.
It's about being precise, concise, and avoiding unnecessary complexity.

What Examiners Want

Contrary to popular belief examiners aren’t trying to catch you in a "gotcha" moment.
They’re looking for:
1. A clear point
2. A precise technique
3. A thoughtful insight
If they can’t follow your thinking easily, they can’t give you marks, even if your ideas are good.

Tip

Note

Clarity helps your reader follow your argument without confusion.

Rules of Clear Writing

Say What You Mean. Then Stop.

Never use a long word if a short one will do.

Definition

Paywall

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Tip

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Everything You Need to Know About Analysis5 subtopics

Paper 1 Lit4 subtopics

Paper 2 Lit4 subtopics

Individual Oral (IO)4 subtopics

Higher Level Essay (HLE)3 subtopics

IB English A Lit Writing Clearly Notes

Everything You Need to Know About Analysis5 subtopics

Paper 1 Lit4 subtopics

Paper 2 Lit4 subtopics

Individual Oral (IO)4 subtopics

Higher Level Essay (HLE)3 subtopics

Why Clear Writing Wins

What Examiners Want

Rules of Clear Writing

Say What You Mean. Then Stop.

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Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit

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Why Clear Writing Wins

What Examiners Want

Rules of Clear Writing

Say What You Mean. Then Stop.

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Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit

Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident

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