Unit 4 · Épreuve 2 : l’essai comparatif · Topic 4.1

IB French A: Lang & Lit HL — Comprendre l’Épreuve 2

Ce que demande l’Épreuve 2 — une question générale, deux œuvres littéraires, sans texte sous les yeux [25] — et comment penser de façon comparative.

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What you'll learn in Topic 4.1

4.1.1 Comprendre l'Épreuve 2
4.1.2 La pensée comparative

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Study resources — 4.1 Comprendre l’Épreuve 2

4.1.1

Comprendre l'Épreuve 2

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4.1.2

La pensée comparative

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