Practice of literary translation (1)

Which of the following best describes "dynamic equivalence" in translation?

• Translating meaning in a way that preserves the original effect

• Translating word for word

• Keeping the form of the source text

• Using formal language

• Ignoring cultural context

What is "domestication" in translation?

• Adapting the text to the target culture

• Keeping the source culture elements intact

• Changing the story to fit the target language

• Translating word for word

• Removing cultural references

What is a "false friend" in translation?

• A word that looks similar but has a different meaning

• A mistranslation

• A literal translation

• A term that doesn't exist in the target language

• A cultural reference

Which strategy involves maintaining the cultural references from the source text?

• Foreignization

• Domestication

• Localization

• Transcreation

• Paraphrasing

What does "back-translation" refer to?

• Translating from the target language back to the source language

• Reviewing a translation

• Using a different translator

• Adapting idioms

• Checking for errors

Which literary genre often requires special attention to rhythm and meter during translation?

• Poetry

• Prose

• Drama

• Non-fiction

• Biography

Translating which of the following genres requires extensive cultural knowledge due to its historical context?

• Historical fiction

• Science fiction

• Fantasy

• Romance

• Thriller

Which genre often involves translating slang and idiomatic expressions?

• Crime fiction

• Romance

• Fantasy

• Historical fiction

• Non-fiction

In translating drama, which element is crucial to maintain?

• Dialogue tone and style

• Visual descriptions

• Stage directions

• Narration

• Character names

Which of the following is essential when translating children’s literature?

• Simple language

• Technical jargon

• Scientific accuracy

• Complex sentence structures

• Legal terminology