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What does translation involve?
What does translation involve?
- Rephrasing the source text to convey a similar message in another language
- Interpretation of source text meaning and production of equivalent text meaning in another language (correct)
- Direct word-for-word substitution from one language to another
- Summarizing the source text into key points for translation
What determines the strategies used in translation?
What determines the strategies used in translation?
- The text type (correct)
- The length of the source text
- The familiarity of the translator with the source topic
- The complexity of the source language
What are some examples of informative texts mentioned in the book?
What are some examples of informative texts mentioned in the book?
- Legal and medical texts, vocational texts, and other forms of non-fiction (correct)
- Newspaper articles, opinion pieces, and editorials
- Historical documents, biographies, and autobiographies
- Novels, short stories, and poetry
What does the book 'Working with Different Text Types in English and Arabic: Translation in Practice' aim to do?
What does the book 'Working with Different Text Types in English and Arabic: Translation in Practice' aim to do?
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Translation involves..
Translation involves..
Interpreting source text meaning and creating equivalent meaning in another language.
Translation strategies depend on...
Translation strategies depend on...
The style of the text being translated.
Examples of informative texts
Examples of informative texts
Legal, medical, vocational, and various non-fiction texts.
'Working with Different Text Types' aims to...
'Working with Different Text Types' aims to...
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Study Notes
Translation Process
- Translation involves conveying the meaning of a text from one language to another while maintaining the original content, tone, and style.
Determining Translation Strategies
- The strategies used in translation are determined by various factors, including the type of text, the purpose of the translation, the intended audience, and the cultural context.
Informative Texts
- Examples of informative texts mentioned in the book include reports, articles, and textbooks.
Aim of 'Working with Different Text Types in English and Arabic'
- The book aims to provide practical guidance on translating different text types, including informative texts, from English to Arabic and vice versa.
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