Translation studies

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What is the primary goal of translation theory?

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To maintain the essence and meaning of the source text

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Which of the following is NOT a major concern in translation?
Accuracy, Cultural context, Style and tone

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Mathematical formulas

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Which major religious text played a crucial role in vernacular translation?

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The bible

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Who translated the Bible into English in the 14th century?

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John Wycliffe

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What was a key impact of vernacular translation in the Middle Ages?

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It made texts accessible to a wider audience

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Who is considered the father of Western translation theory?

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St Jerome

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7. St. Jerome advocated for which translation approach? Options: Word for word translation, Sense for sense translation, Literal transcription, Poetic adaptation

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Sense for sense translation

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Which English scholar promoted translation for educational purposes?

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Roger Ascham

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What was a major influence of translation during the Renaissance?

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It helped spread classical knowledge

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Who was England’s first printer and also a translator?

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William Caxton