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IB Grade 11 Language and Literature

IB Grade 11 Language and Literature

Comprehensive mock test covering literary analysis, textual interpretation, and language skills. Features comparative literature studies, creative writing tasks, and critical thinking exercises following IB assessment criteria.

2025-07-22
Pavan Pavan
IB Class 11 Language Literature Grade 11

Duration

30 min

Questions

30

Marking

Negative

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Which of the following is a function of literature?

A
Aesthetic Pleasure
B
Commercial Value
C
Technological Innovation
D
Scientific Exploration

What is the definition of 'theme' in literature?

A
The setting of the story
B
The central idea or message conveyed
C
The moral of the story
D
The tone used by the author

What does the literary device 'simile' involve?

A
A comparison using 'like' or 'as'
B
A direct comparison without using 'like' or 'as'
C
Attributing human traits to non-human things
D
The repetition of consonant sounds

Which of the following is an example of personification?

A
The wind whispered through the trees.
B
Her smile was as bright as the sun.
C
Time is a thief.
D
She sells seashells by the seashore.

Which genre is characterized by a structured format of acts and scenes?

A
Poetry
B
Prose
C
Drama
D
Non-Fiction

What is the main characteristic of prose?

A
Use of meter and rhyme
B
Focus on dialogue and action
C
Written or spoken language in its ordinary form
D
Concise and evocative language

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of drama?

A
Divided into acts and scenes
B
Relies on dialogue and stage directions
C
Written in prose
D
Intended for performance

In the context of literature, what does 'tone' refer to?

A
The author's attitude toward the subject
B
The mood experienced by the reader
C
The central message of the work
D
The emotional response of the characters

What is the primary function of symbolism in literature?

A
To create suspense
B
To represent ideas or qualities
C
To provide a rhythmical structure
D
To convey humor

What is a protagonist in a literary work?

A
The character who opposes the main character
B
The main character of the story
C
A character who does not change
D
A character who is static in nature

Which literary device is used in the phrase 'Time is a thief'?

A
Simile
B
Metaphor
C
Personification
D
Alliteration

What does 'mood' refer to in a piece of literature?

A
The author's emotional attitude
B
The emotions experienced by the reader
C
The underlying message of the text
D
The structure of the sentences

Which of the following is a characteristic of non-fiction?

A
Based on real events and information
B
Focus on rhyme and rhythm
C
Written to entertain through imaginary events
D
Uses acts and scenes

Which literary device is used in the sentence 'She sells seashells by the seashore'?

A
Irony
B
Alliteration
C
Metaphor
D
Simile

Which genre of literature is most likely to explore societal issues and historical events?

A
Drama
B
Non-Fiction
C
Poetry
D
Prose

Which of the following best defines 'setting' in a literary work?

A
The time and place in which the story occurs
B
The moral dilemma faced by characters
C
The central theme or message of the story
D
The character development throughout the story

Which element of fiction refers to the sequence of events that make up a story?

A
Plot
B
Character
C
Setting
D
Theme

In which of the following does a 'dynamic character' undergo significant internal change?

A
A character that remains unchanged
B
A character who opposes the protagonist
C
A character that undergoes significant internal change
D
A character who appears at the beginning but doesn't affect the plot

What is the mood in a tragic drama most likely to be?

A
Joyful
B
Sad and reflective
C
Excited
D
Hopeful

Which literary device is used in the phrase 'Her eyes were the windows to her soul'?

A
Irony
B
Metaphor
C
Simile
D
Alliteration

Which literary element is described as the emotional atmosphere experienced by the reader?

A
Tone
B
Mood
C
Diction
D
Syntax

What is the purpose of irony in literature?

A
To create suspense
B
To convey a contrast between expectations and reality
C
To provide comic relief
D
To enhance character development

Which of the following genres would most likely include imaginary and exaggerated events?

A
Drama
B
Prose
C
Non-Fiction
D
Poetry

What is the function of diction in a literary work?

A
To convey the emotional tone of the work
B
To determine the structure of the plot
C
To describe the setting
D
To portray the character's internal conflict

Which of the following literary devices involves giving human qualities to non-human things?

A
Simile
B
Metaphor
C
Personification
D
Irony

Which of the following examples best represents a narrative plot structure?

A
Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution
B
Introduction, body, conclusion
C
Title, author, summary
D
Character, conflict, resolution

In literary studies, which term describes the physical time and location in which a story unfolds?

A
Character
B
Setting
C
Tone
D
Theme

Which literary element involves the author's attitude toward the subject?

A
Mood
B
Tone
C
Setting
D
Theme

In a work of fiction, which character typically opposes the protagonist?

A
Dynamic character
B
Antagonist
C
Protagonist
D
Static character

Which literary term refers to the central message or lesson of a story?

A
Character
B
Plot
C
Theme
D
Tone