TRANSLATION TECHNIQUE

What is the main characteristic of a literal translation?

• It adapts the cultural context of the target language.

• It follows the grammatical structure of the source language exactly.

• It creates a completely new expression.

• It changes the message tone to suit the audience.

Which of the following is an example of calque?

• "Science fiction" translated as "Ciencia ficción"

• "Weekend" translated as "fin de semana"

• "Computer" translated as "ordenador"

What differentiates faithful translation from literal translation?

• Faithful translation changes grammar; literal does not
  
  

• Faithful translation keeps the meaning; literal keeps the words

• Faithful translation ignores syntax; literal translation changes meaning

• There is no difference

Which technique is NOT part of Direct Translation methods?

• Literal Translation

• Calque

• Transposition

• Borrowing

What does modulation involve?

• Changing the grammatical category.

• Creating a new phrase in the target language.

• Changing the message viewpoint or semantics.

• Borrowing a term directly from the source language.

Which of the following definition is an example of transposition?

• Changing a noun to a verb to fit TL structure

• Word-for-word translation

• Replacing cultural references

What best describes equivalence in translation?

• Using idioms or phrases with similar impact in TL.

• Keeping the exact word order.

• Inventing a new term.

• Borrowing terms from the source language.

Which of these techniques is used when there's no exact translation but the same effect is kept?

• Literal Translation.

• Modulation.

• Semantic Translation.

• Equivalence.

What does semantic translation focus on?

• Cultural equivalence.

• Literal word-for-word accuracy.

• Nuances and contextual meaning.

• Grammatical transformation.

What technique is used when a translator keeps the original word from the source language without translation?

• Calque

• Modulation

• Borrowing

• Transposition