Translation methods
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10 questions
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- Q1
what is the main difference between the translation differnt methods?
The point of view
30s - Q2Which translation method focuses on maintaining the style and structure of the source text?AdaptationDynamic equivalenceFormal equivalenceTransposition30s
- Q3What translation method involves changing the cultural context to make the text more relevant to the target audience?CalqueTranscriptionLiteral translationAdaptation30s
- Q4Which translation method emphasizes conveying the original meaning with more flexibility in wording?Formal equivalenceLiteral translationDynamic equivalenceTransposition30s
- Q5Which translation method is characterized by translating word-for-word from the source language?TranspositionDynamic equivalenceLiteral translationAdaptation30s
- Q6What translation technique involves breaking sentences into shorter phrases or segments?TranspositionTranscriptionChunkingLiteral translation30s
- Q7Which translation approach emphasizes the importance of context and pragmatics over direct wording?Functional translationTranscriptionLiteral translationFormal equivalence30s
- Q8Which translation method is primarily used for translating idiomatic expressions to ensure the meaning is preserved?Literal translationParaphrasingCalqueTransposition30s
- Q9Which translation technique involves translating idioms by using a similar expression in the target language?Literal translationTranscriptionEquivalent idiomTransposition30s
- Q10Which translation method allows for creative freedom and encourages reinterpretation of the text?Technical translationFormal equivalenceLiteral translationCreative translation30s