IB French ab initio Paper 2 Reading Key Definitions

The formal word for an exam or a test paper in the IB context.

the process of reaching a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning rather than explicit statements

reading comprehension, which is the focus of Paper 2

reading comprehension, the ability to understand written French texts

reading comprehension, which is the ability to read and understand a text in French

The reading comprehension component of the IB exam where you read French texts and answer questions.

the overall message or main idea of a text

time

A piece of written work, such as an article, a letter, or an advertisement.

the main idea or subject explored in a piece of writing

One of the five official topics that all IB French ab initio questions are based on.

the author's attitude or mood expressed through their choice of words

the mood or emotion expressed by the author

the tone or attitude of the writer

the text type or format, such as an email, a blog, or a brochure

to rephrase or put into your own words

a connector or linking word that shows the relationship between ideas

a fact or something that is proven to be true

a trap or pitfall that can lead to losing marks

a word that has the same or similar meaning as another word