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IB Grade 9 English

IB Grade 9 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.

2025-07-21
Pavan Pavan
IB English Grade 9 Class 9

Duration

30 min

Questions

30

Marking

Negative

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What is the primary purpose of literary texts?

A
To inform
B
To entertain
C
To persuade
D
To educate

Which of the following is an example of a non-literary text?

A
A novel
B
A short story
C
An advertisement
D
A poem

Which rhetorical device involves comparing two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'?

A
Simile
B
Metaphor
C
Hyperbole
D
Personification

What is the impact of using vivid imagery in a literary text?

A
To provide background information
B
To confuse the reader
C
To enhance emotional engagement
D
To simplify the plot

What is the purpose of a political cartoon?

A
To entertain
B
To persuade
C
To provide a factual account
D
To critique and provide commentary

Which of the following best describes a literary device?

A
A rhetorical strategy used to persuade the audience
B
A tool used to make writing more engaging or meaningful
C
A synonym for writing style
D
A tool used to format the text

Which literary device involves attributing human characteristics to non-human things?

A
Alliteration
B
Personification
C
Metaphor
D
Simile

In the IB English framework, which objective focuses on understanding and interpreting texts?

A
Objective A
B
Objective B
C
Objective C
D
Objective D

What is the likely impact of using bright, warm colors in an advertisement?

A
It creates a sense of calm
B
It evokes feelings of warmth and energy
C
It makes the product look cheap
D
It detracts from the message

Which of the following is a key characteristic of non-literary texts?

A
Clear and direct language
B
Creativity
C
Purpose to entertain
D
Factual content

How does a metaphor differ from a simile?

A
A metaphor directly compares two things, while a simile uses 'like' or 'as'
B
A simile uses comparison, while a metaphor doesn't
C
A metaphor is only used in poetry
D
A simile uses more descriptive language

Which literary device is often used to evoke emotions in the reader by describing something in terms of another?

A
Metaphor
B
Personification
C
Simile
D
Alliteration

What is the purpose of a news article?

A
To persuade
B
To entertain
C
To inform
D
To express personal opinion

What is the role of a headline in a news article?

A
To provide background information
B
To summarize the article in a catchy way
C
To provide in-depth analysis
D
To entertain the reader

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of non-literary texts?

A
Clear and direct language
B
Creativity
C
Purpose to inform or persuade
D
Factual content

Which literary device involves giving human characteristics to non-human things?

A
Metaphor
B
Simile
C
Personification
D
Alliteration

What is the primary function of a persuasive text?

A
To inform the audience about a specific topic
B
To entertain with humor or drama
C
To convince the audience to adopt a particular point of view
D
To analyze an argument objectively

Which of the following is NOT a type of non-literary text?

A
News article
B
Textbook
C
Short story
D
Advertisement

Which of the following is an example of visual communication?

A
A poem
B
A news report
C
A political cartoon
D
A textbook

What is the central message or purpose of an advertisement?

A
To inform
B
To entertain
C
To persuade
D
To critique

Which of the following best describes the function of a metaphor?

A
To compare two things using 'like' or 'as'
B
To give human characteristics to inanimate objects
C
To directly compare two things without using 'like' or 'as'
D
To exaggerate a situation for effect

What is the significance of using symbolism in literature?

A
To create humor and lighten the mood
B
To give literal meaning to a story
C
To represent something beyond its literal meaning
D
To make the text easier to understand

Which of the following would be considered a visual element in an advertisement?

A
The headline
B
The product description
C
The color scheme
D
The testimonial

What role does the tone of a text play in conveying its message?

A
It determines the text's structure
B
It helps convey the author's attitude toward the subject
C
It dictates the genre of the text
D
It affects the pacing of the plot

What is the effect of using alliteration in a text?

A
It helps to emphasize key points or ideas
B
It makes the text more complex
C
It introduces new characters
D
It creates a sense of rhythm and flow

What is the role of the character's point of view in a literary text?

A
It determines how the plot unfolds
B
It influences how the audience perceives events
C
It sets the tone of the text
D
It introduces key themes

Which type of text is primarily concerned with conveying factual information or arguments?

A
Literary text
B
Non-literary text
C
Creative text
D
Poetry

Which of the following is the most important element of a persuasive essay?

A
Factual evidence and logical reasoning
B
Use of humor and anecdotes
C
Appeals to emotions
D
Rhythm and sound

Which rhetorical strategy involves appealing to the credibility or authority of the speaker or writer?

A
Ethos
B
Pathos
C
Logos
D
Kairos

What is the primary purpose of using dialogue in a drama or play?

A
To create conflict between characters
B
To reveal character thoughts and motivations
C
To describe the setting
D
To advance the plot