Which element of an original text does a translator want to capture?A.Words in the same languageB.New meanings of wordsC.Details and facts about the author's lifeD.Pacing and overall tone

A translator makes structural decisions that help a story to be understood in another language but also tries to:A.leave out offensive or unimportant material from the original text.B.keep the meaning and spirit of the original text intact.C.change the content and meaning of the original text.D.recognize the original author's prejudices and personal biases.

What choice does a translator make that can affect the tone and pacing of a story?A.How to develop the charactersB.How to resolve the central conflictC.How to order the wordsD.How to create believable actionSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

How is translation initiated?

What term describes a translation that doesn't fully capture the intended message of the original text in the target language? Provide an example to illustrate this concept.

What does the bridge metaphor imply about the role of the translator?A.The translator is adding details or information that the original author may have left out.B.The translator is making choices about the work that will allow the original author's thoughts and ideas to translate to a new culture.C.The translator has spoken to the original author and understands how that author wants the book to read in a different language.D.The translator is not making any wording or structural decisions but is just copying the original author's words into another language.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS