Translation Theory

These n__-__________ elements are referred to as situational features, features of situation or extra-linguistic features (also factors).

Among them are: the function , a_______, medium, m_____, time, p____.

An example of textual functions:

to c_______ someone to buy a product

An example of textual functions:

to i_____ audiences about the time and venue for an event

An example of textual functions:

to e______ f_______ sadness and dejection at the loss of a loved one, etc.

Situational factors affect and shape text in ______ language.

• one

• two

• three

• all

True or False?

Yet, the concrete form and features that the text takes in response to specific situational features are not the same in all languages and cultures.

• True

• False

Theory is the theory of translation that argues that the translation process is guided by e____ - l_________ factors, more specifically by the function of the translation

The s__________ f_______ defined for the target text are normally referred to as the translation brief or translation instructions, and in some professional environments, they take the form of a job order

The translation differs from the source with respect to time, and place of reception, perhaps even with a somewhat different p______, function, medium etc.