✏️ IBDP (Language and Literature – Paper 1 Guided Analysis)

Key Focus:
Detailed textual analysis of an unseen passage (can be prose, poem, non-fiction, advert, cartoon, etc.).

Top Tips:

• Read twice:
  1st read = general meaning;
  2nd read = deep techniques and tone.
• Identify the Global Issue: (e.g., power, identity, inequality, technology).
• Introduction strategy: In 3–4 sentences, state:
  • The text type
  • The author (if known)
  • The audience and purpose
  • The main effect
• Use PEE paragraphs: Point → Evidence → Explain.
• Explore Stylistic Features:
  • Language: metaphors, diction, emotive language
  • Structure: paragraphing, sequencing of ideas
  • Visual elements: layout, typography (if applicable)
• Link back to purpose regularly.
• Conclusion: Summarize how the techniques achieved the author’s goal.

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🔥 Bonus General Tips for Comprehension Exams:

Tip	Why it Helps
Underline key words in questions	Helps you stay focused and not drift off-topic.
Don’t quote massive chunks	Use short, focused quotes (3–5 words) for analysis.
Answer ‘How?’ and ‘Why?’	Not just ‘what’. Go deeper into the author’s choices and effects.
Use clear paragraphing	Each paragraph = 1 main point.
Link back to the question	Every few lines, make sure you are addressing the question.
Practice past papers	Build stamina and improve speed for comprehension-heavy exams.