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IB Grade 12 English

IB Grade 12 English

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 12 English Grade 12

Duration

30 min

Questions

30

Marking

Negative

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What is the primary aim of the IB English curriculum?

A
To appreciate aesthetic qualities of texts
B
To memorize texts for exams
C
To focus on creative writing only
D
To focus only on oral communication

Which of the following best describes a Standard Level (SL) English course in IB?

A
It involves a greater depth of independent research compared to HL
B
It focuses on developing core analytical and communication skills
C
It does not include any oral presentations or essays
D
It covers fewer literary genres than HL

What does AO2 in the IB English Assessment Objective refer to?

A
Knowledge and understanding
B
Analysis and interpretation
C
Communication skills
D
Evaluation of sources

Which of the following is NOT one of the IB Learner Profile attributes for IB English?

A
Knowledgeable
B
Risk-takers
C
Emotional
D
Inquirers

What does the 'form' of a literary text refer to?

A
The specific genre or type of text
B
The internal arrangement of elements within the text
C
The language choices used by the author
D
The central theme of the text

Which literary term refers to the author's use of words and sentence structure?

A
Diction
B
Syntax
C
Imagery
D
Theme

What does 'imagery' refer to in literary analysis?

A
Use of descriptive language to create sensory experiences
B
Repetition of words for emphasis
C
The central idea or message of the work
D
A figure of speech comparing two things

What does the 'tone' of a literary work refer to?

A
The author's attitude toward the subject or audience
B
The time and place where the story occurs
C
The central idea explored in the work
D
The moral lesson conveyed

Which literary device involves a direct comparison without using 'like' or 'as'?

A
Simile
B
Metaphor
C
Personification
D
Alliteration

What is the purpose of a thesis statement in an analytical essay?

A
To summarize the text
B
To present an arguable and focused interpretation of the text
C
To list the main points of the essay
D
To present background information on the author

What does the literary term 'point of view' refer to?

A
The central idea of the text
B
The perspective from which the story is told
C
The characters' relationships to each other
D
The time and place of the story

Which of the following is an example of dramatic irony?

A
A character believes they are alone, but the audience knows they are being watched
B
A character expresses love for another, but the audience knows the feeling is not mutual
C
A character experiences a twist in the plot, changing their fate
D
The plot follows a predictable pattern

Which rhetorical device uses repetition at the beginning of successive clauses?

A
Parallelism
B
Anaphora
C
Alliteration
D
Metaphor

What does 'juxtaposition' in literature refer to?

A
Using two contrasting elements to highlight differences
B
A direct comparison between two things
C
A type of rhetorical question
D
The repetition of consonant sounds

Which literary device refers to exaggerated statements for emphasis?

A
Oxymoron
B
Hyperbole
C
Understatement
D
Juxtaposition

What is the main purpose of 'irony' in a text?

A
To confuse the reader
B
To highlight a discrepancy between expectation and reality
C
To convey a serious tone
D
To reinforce the theme of the text

What type of rhetorical device is used in the phrase 'The rain in Spain falls mainly on the plain'?

A
Assonance
B
Alliteration
C
Onomatopoeia
D
Consonance

Which of the following literary devices refers to the combination of contradictory terms?

A
Oxymoron
B
Paradox
C
Metaphor
D
Simile

Which of the following is the most effective way to annotate a text?

A
Highlighting every sentence in the text
B
Writing marginal notes to summarize and question the text
C
Reading the text without making any notes
D
Focusing only on the vocabulary in the text

What is the key component of a strong thesis statement?

A
It is vague and general
B
It presents an arguable, specific, and focused claim
C
It provides a summary of the text
D
It merely states the theme of the text

Which of the following best represents the function of 'symbolism' in literature?

A
To confuse the reader
B
To represent ideas or qualities beyond their literal meaning
C
To provide comic relief
D
To build suspense

What does 'parallelism' in literature refer to?

A
A repetition of similar grammatical structures or ideas
B
The use of opposite ideas to contrast them
C
A type of rhetorical question
D
The repetition of vowel sounds

Which of the following strategies is most appropriate when questioning a text?

A
Accepting all ideas in the text without questioning
B
Interpreting the text in one fixed way
C
Asking why the author made specific choices and considering multiple interpretations
D
Focusing solely on the author's background

What is an essential step in deconstructing a text's meaning?

A
Reading it once and moving on
B
Ignoring the author's choices and focusing on the plot
C
Focusing only on the historical context of the text
D
Identifying key literary elements like form, structure, and style

What is the primary purpose of visual rhetoric in non-literary texts?

A
To entertain the audience
B
To persuade and influence the audience through visual elements
C
To narrate a story
D
To provide factual information

Which rhetorical strategy uses appeals to emotion to persuade the audience?

A
Ethos
B
Pathos
C
Logos
D
Kinesis

Which of the following best describes 'context' in non-literary texts?

A
The physical location of the text
B
The circumstances surrounding the creation and reception of the text
C
The author's opinion on the subject
D
The emotional response the text is trying to evoke

What is the role of 'audience' in analyzing non-literary texts?

A
To understand the author's emotions
B
To examine the emotional responses of the characters
C
To identify who the text is designed for and how the text influences them
D
To understand the physical setting of the text

What is the first step in critically reading a text?

A
Write a summary of the text
B
Read through the text once without analyzing it
C
Annotate the text and ask probing questions about it
D
Focus solely on the author's background

Which of the following is an example of 'allusion' in literature?

A
His actions were as swift as a tiger.
B
She was the Romeo of her school.
C
The wind whispered softly through the trees.
D
He faced his fears head on.