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What is the primary goal of the modulation technique in language modulation?
What is the primary goal of the modulation technique in language modulation?
- To change the meaning of the message in the target language
- To alter the viewpoint while maintaining the same meaning (correct)
- To use complex vocabulary to express simple ideas
- To adapt cultural references to the target language audience
Which of the following is an example of the equivalence technique?
Which of the following is an example of the equivalence technique?
- 'They celebrated Thanksgiving' changing to 'They celebrated a harvest festival'
- 'It's not hard' expressed as 'It's easy'
- 'Break a leg' translating to 'Good luck' (correct)
- 'You're wrong' becoming 'You're not right'
What does the adaptation technique primarily focus on?
What does the adaptation technique primarily focus on?
- Using technical terms from the source language
- Changing cultural elements to improve understanding (correct)
- Modifying idioms without changing their meaning
- Maintaining the original language's sentence structure
Which statement is true concerning the modulation technique?
Which statement is true concerning the modulation technique?
Which option is NOT an example of adaptation?
Which option is NOT an example of adaptation?
What defines oblique translation?
What defines oblique translation?
Which statement accurately describes transposition?
Which statement accurately describes transposition?
In which case does obligatory transposition occur?
In which case does obligatory transposition occur?
What is an example of optional transposition?
What is an example of optional transposition?
Which of the following exemplifies transposition?
Which of the following exemplifies transposition?
Flashcards
Modulation
Modulation
Changing the way something is said in the target language while keeping the meaning the same.
Equivalence
Equivalence
Using different words to say the same thing, often for idioms or expressions.
Adaptation
Adaptation
Adjusting the message to fit the cultural context of the target language audience.
Source Language (SL)
Source Language (SL)
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Target Language (TL)
Target Language (TL)
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Transposition
Transposition
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Obligatory Transposition
Obligatory Transposition
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Optional Transposition
Optional Transposition
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Oblique translation
Oblique translation
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Indirect Translation
Indirect Translation
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Study Notes
Modulation
- Modulation is a variation of the message, obtained by changing the way something is described to match the meaning.
- The meaning stays the same.
- Example: You're wrong → you're not right
Equivalence
- Equivalence uses different words to say the same thing.
- Often used for idioms or expressions.
- Example: it's raining cats and dogs → it's raining heavily
- Break a leg → good luck
Adaptation
- Adaptation changes something cultural in the source language to make sense for the target language.
- It's done so the target language audience understands better.
- Example: He drank sake → He drank wine
- They celebrated a harvest festival → They celebrated Thanksgiving
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Description
Test your understanding of modulation, equivalence, and adaptation in language. This quiz includes definitions and examples to illustrate how these concepts apply in different contexts. Challenge yourself to identify the correct forms based on provided scenarios.
