Trans Recap

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Which of the following best describes translation? a) Explaining spoken words in a different language. b) Changing written text from one language to another. c) Explaining something so others can understand it. d) Analyzing the meaning of a symbol.

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Changing written text from one language to another.

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Which of the following is a key difference between interpretation and translation? a) Interpretation deals with spoken language, while translation deals with written language. b) Translation is more focused on accuracy, while interpretation is more focused on feeling. c) Interpretation involves more editing than translation. d) There is no significant difference between them.

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Interpretation deals with spoken language, while translation deals with written language.

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In which of the following scenarios is faithful translation most appropriate? a) Translating a casual conversation between friends. b) Translating a complex legal contract. c) Translating a piece of creative fiction. d) Translating a simple recipe.

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Translating a complex legal contract.

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Which of the following is a key difference between faithful and sense-to-sense translation? Options: a) Faithful translation ignores cultural context, while sense-to-sense considers it. b) Sense-to-sense translation aims to include complex grammar, while faithful translation avoids it. c) Faithful translation focuses on meaning and some form of equivalence, while sense-to-sense focuses on simplicity. d) There is no difference between the two.

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Faithful translation focuses on meaning and some form of equivalence, while sense-to-sense focuses on simplicity.

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Sense-to-sense translation primarily focuses on: Conveying the overall meaning in a straightforward manner.

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Conveying the overall meaning in a straightforward manner.

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Legal translation is primarily concerned with:

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Translating legal documents with extreme accuracy.

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What is the defining characteristic of a literal translation?

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It translates word-for-word without considering sentence structure.

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Why is accuracy especially crucial in legal and technical translations?

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Because errors can have serious consequences in those fields.

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Literary translation emphasizes preserving or recreating:

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The aesthetic intentions and effects of the source text.

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What is the main objective of prose translation?

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To translate written text while preserving meaning, style, tone, and intent.