1 · Latin morphology and translation
case · finite verb
U1-Q1 · 2 marks
In poetam puella laudat, who is being praised?
Answer and reasoning · 答案与解析
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 · 答案与解析
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 · 答案与解析
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 · 答案与解析
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 · 答案与解析
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 · 答案与解析
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.
4 · Latin composition with rationale
agreement · rationale
U4-Q1 · 2 marks
What should the rationale explain?
Answer and reasoning · 答案与解析
How specific language and stylistic choices achieve the stated intentions.
U4-Q2 · 4 marks
Explain the mechanism or reasoning in this original case: A short message should encourage a friend without copying a model sentence word for word. Composition tests control of language and deliberate stylistic choices.
Answer and reasoning · 答案与解析
Begin with simple clauses whose subjects and verbs agree. Check cases, tense sequence and idiom against trustworthy reference material. Use a model's technique, such as balanced clauses, while creating an original context and wording.
- Accurate relevant concept (1)
- Specific evidence from the case (1)
- Connected reasoning (2)
HL composition is assessed separately from unseen translation. / Teacher verifies source use and authorship; do not count copied prose as original composition or invent a Greek-language equivalent for this Latin course.