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Idiom and Proverb

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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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