Core concepts and command terms for IBDP Language B acquisition, focusing on audience, purpose, context, and variation.
20 cards
Front
Audience
Back
The intended receiver of the message. In IB assessments, you must demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between the writer/speaker and the reader/listener to effectively choose register and tone.
Front
Context
Back
The specific situation or setting surrounding a communicative act. This includes the social circumstances, physical location, and time period, which dictate appropriate language choices and text type conventions.
Front
Purpose
Back
The specific goal or intention behind the communication (e.g., to persuade, to inform, to entertain, to express feelings). Identifying the purpose is the first step in selecting the correct text type for Paper 1.
Front
Meaning
Back
The core message or information being conveyed. In high-scoring IB responses, meaning must be clear, logical, and effectively developed despite potential grammatical or vocabulary errors.
Front
Variation (Register & Tone)
Back
Changes in language use based on the situation. **Register** refers to the level of formality (formal vs. informal), while **Tone** refers to the speaker's attitude (e.g., sarcastic, sincere, critical).
Sign up to access the full deck with spaced repetition review.
Sign Up — Free