
Idiom and Proverb
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 10 pts
how do cultural differences affect the meaning of an idiom or proverb?
by influencing their hidden meanings and social context
by adding new words to the original phrase
by making them easier to translate literally
by shortening the expressions for clarity
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 10 pts
why is understanding cultural context important in translating idioms and proverbs?
it adds unnecessary details to the message
it makes the translation longer
it simplifies grammar rules
it avoids misinterpretation and preserves original meaning
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 10 pts
what is one strategy that can be used to translate idioms accorately,considering cultural aspects?
ignoring the cultural context of the source language
only using literal translation for all idioms
translating only the main verb of the idiom
using strategies like cultural adaptation or explanation
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 10 pts
what is one of the main challenges in translating idioms and proverbs highlighted in the document?
difficulty in finding the right equivaalent
lack of cultural sensitivity in the translator
the universal understanding of all idioms
the simplicity of literal translation
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 10 pts
why is cultural sensitivity important in translation?
it is only necessary for scientific texts
it helps adapt language to local norms and avoids offensive expressions
it ensures a literal word for word translation
it makes the translation sound unnatural
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • Ungraded
what is a key reason why "break a leg" translated literally as "patahkan kaki" is considered a failed translation?
it makes the phrase too long
it loses the original positive meaning of "good luck"
ot changes the grammatical tense
it is difficylt to pronounce in Indonesian
7.
FILL IN THE BLANKS QUESTION
30 sec • 10 pts
whats is an idiom?
(a)
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