IB English A: Lang & Lit · Unit 2 of 6

IB English A: Lang & Lit Unit 2: Non-literary Text Types

Unit 2 of IB English A: Language and Literature covers Non-literary Text Types. This unit contains 5 topics and 27 sub-topics. Below you'll find free study notes, flashcards, and exam preparation resources for every topic in this unit.

5 topics27 sub-topics

Exam technique guide

What Unit 2 covers

A bank of non-literary text types, grouped by family — conventions, purpose, and how to analyse each.

Topics in Unit 2

2.1

Advertising & persuasion

5 sub-topics

2.2

News & opinion

6 sub-topics

2.3

Online & digital

4 sub-topics

2.4

Visual & screen

6 sub-topics

2.5

Personal & literary forms

6 sub-topics

Study tip: Work through the topics in order — each builds on concepts from the one before. Start with notes, then reinforce with flashcards and practice questions.

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