1 · Latin morphology and translation
case · finite verb
U1-Q1 · 2 marks
In poetam puella laudat, who is being praised?
Answer and reasoning
The poet, because poetam is accusative.
U1-Q2 · 4 marks
Explain the mechanism or reasoning in this original case: Puella poetam laudat means the girl praises the poet. Word order alone is not a safe guide to who acts in Latin.
Answer and reasoning
Poetam puella laudat keeps the same grammatical roles despite the new order. Translate as the girl praises the poet, then consider whether the changed position gives emphasis in a real passage.
- Accurate relevant concept (1)
- Specific evidence from the case (1)
- Connected reasoning (2)
Do not assume the first noun is the subject or invent a pronoun not implied by the verb. / A dictionary entry is a starting point; case, number, tense and context determine the actual meaning.
2 · Latin close reading and literary effect
diction · anaphora
U2-Q1 · 2 marks
What is the strongest explanation of semper in the classroom phrase?
Answer and reasoning
Its repetition links continuing labour with continuing hope.
U2-Q2 · 4 marks
Explain the mechanism or reasoning in this original case: An author places a repeated word at the opening of successive clauses. Naming repetition is only the start of an explanation of its effect.
Answer and reasoning
For a classroom phrase, semper laborat, semper sperat, the repeated semper emphasizes persistence: always works, always hopes. Explain how the parallel clauses link labour and hope rather than saying repetition merely makes the text interesting.
- Accurate relevant concept (1)
- Specific evidence from the case (1)
- Connected reasoning (2)
This original phrase is not a prescribed quotation. Select real evidence from the school's approved core and companion texts for assessment. / HL must work across prose and verse; rhythm analysis needs the actual verse, not an English paraphrase.
3 · Classical sources and research dossier
primary source · annotation
U3-Q1 · 2 marks
What makes an annotation relevant?
Answer and reasoning
It explains the source's contribution and limitation for the specific research question.
U3-Q2 · 4 marks
Explain the mechanism or reasoning in this original case: A poem, inscription and household object can illuminate the same practice differently. Each was produced for a purpose and survives through a selective record.
Answer and reasoning
Ask how a particular commemorative practice represents family roles. Compare a bounded set of inscriptions with literary evidence and an object. Record exact location, date range, text, translation source and why each item contributes to the inquiry.
- Accurate relevant concept (1)
- Specific evidence from the case (1)
- Connected reasoning (2)
The dossier requires seven to nine primary source materials plus an inspiration source. Teacher checks full-guide details. / Do not submit a scrapbook of attractive images or treat modern translation as an ancient source in its own right.