Key Skills in Paper Two and HL

What is one of the key skills demonstrated in Paper Two?

• Writing a formal essay that is well organized and focused on a given question.

• Conducting scientific experiments.

• Creating artistic drawings.

• Performing musical pieces.

For Paper Two, which skill involves showing knowledge and understanding of the works, and interpreting their implications, similarities, and differences?

• Communicate

• Know, Understand, and Interpret

• Analyze and Evaluate

• Create and Design

For Paper Two, what does the skill 'Analyze and Evaluate' require students to do?

• Write a comparative analysis and evaluation of two works studied in terms of a given question.

• Write a creative story.

• Conduct a scientific experiment.

• Create a piece of art.

How much time is allocated to write the essay in Paper Two?

• 1 hour and 30 minutes

• 1 hour and 45 minutes

• 2 hours

• 2 hours and 15 minutes

What type of essay is required in Paper Two?

• Narrative essay

• Descriptive essay

• Comparative essay

• Persuasive essay

How many questions can a student choose from in Paper Two?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

Are students allowed access to source texts during the test in Paper Two?

• Yes

• No

• Only for the first 30 minutes

• Only for the last 30 minutes

What is essential for the organization of a compare/contrast essay?

• It must be creative and spontaneous.

• It must be effective, coherent, and balanced between the two works.

• It must be brief and concise.

• It must be detailed and lengthy.

What is the main advantage of the point-by-point structure in a compare/contrast essay?

• It is easier to write.

• It walks your reader through your argument more evenly.

• It requires less research.

• It is more creative.

In the point-by-point structure, how should the points in the argument be organized?

• Randomly

• In a logical order

• By length

• By difficulty