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A story not necessarily based on real events

Key components that make up a story (e.g. Setting, Character, Plot)

The time and place of a story

The people (or animals, objects) in a story

The sequence of events in a story

The perspective from which the story is told

The central idea or message of a story

Geographical location in a story

The perspective from which a story is told, determining what the reader knows and experiences.

The story is told from the perspective of a character within the story, using "I", "me", and "my".

The narrator addresses the reader directly using "you", "your", and "yours".

The narrator is not a character in the story; they describe the actions and thoughts of others using pronouns like "he," "she," and "they".

The narrator focuses on the thoughts and feelings of one character, showing the reader what they see.

The narrator knows and sees everything, including the thoughts and feelings of all characters.

The central idea or message in a story.

The character or voice created by the author or narrator.

Words or phrases that paint a picture using the five senses.

A comparison of two things using "like" or "as."

A comparison of two things NOT using "like" or "as."

Comparison of relationship, not things themselves.

An extreme exaggeration used for effect.

An indirect reference to another work, person, or event.

The main idea or message of a piece of writing.

The voice or character a writer adopts.

"Closest natural equivalent" to the source language message; aims for equivalent effect on the receptor language audience.

Difficulties arising due to language differences (grammar, syntax, culture), unclear/missing source text elements, and unique cultural references.

Direct word-for-word translation thought by some not to be possible.

The concept that perfect translation is impossible due to language and cultural gaps.

The notion that equivalent textual material can be found across languages.

Elements of grammar like verb tenses, singular/plural markers, etc., that vary across languages.

Elements of a culture that might be difficult to translate or understand in a different culture.

Source text is hard to read or understand.

The story takes place in Greenwich Village, a part of New York City, known for its artists, writers, and musicians. It's a place with both potential and hardships.

Johnsy and Sue are women living together, challenging traditional societal expectations of the early 20th century.

The story explores themes of health, gender/sexuality, and societal conflicts related to the lives and choices of its characters.

The characters face difficulties due to social norms and limited opportunities, particularly in a period of challenging living conditions in Greenwich Village.

Characters face internal struggles, such as hopelessness, lack of motivation, and doubts about their abilities.

Pneumonia and harsh weather conditions present external challenges to the characters’ health and well-being.

Johnsy is suffering from pneumonia; her health is tightly linked to her will to live and hope.

Behrman, the painter, is affected by hopelessness and lacks a driving force.

The process of converting a poem from one language to another, while preserving its meaning and style.

Investigating the poet's life, thoughts, and intent to grasp the poem's deeper meaning.

The freedom to adjust the translation while staying true to the poem's essence.

Identifying the poem's structure (e.g., adjectives, tense shifts) to understand its flow and rhythm.

Adapt the meaning of slang phrases, as direct translations might not make sense in another language.

Utilizing computer programs, translation tools, and dictionaries to find potential translations, but do not rely only on their output.

Revisiting the translation after a period to identify and fix gaps or imperfections.

To convey the poem's essence and beauty in a new language.