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According to Etienne Dolet, what are the criteria for a true translation?
According to Etienne Dolet, what are the criteria for a true translation?
- Preserving the style of the translated text
- Perfect understanding of the content of the original text and the author's intentions (correct)
- Literal translation
- Word-for-word translation
Who was one of the first researchers to formulate a theory of translation?
Who was one of the first researchers to formulate a theory of translation?
- T. Sevori
- The philosopher
- The French poet
- Etienne Dolet (correct)
What did T. Sevori list as requirements for translations by various authors?
What did T. Sevori list as requirements for translations by various authors?
- Preserving the style of the original text
- Perfect understanding of the content of the original text
- Conveying the source words and ideas (correct)
- Literal translation
According to T. Sevori, what is one requirement for a translation?
According to T. Sevori, what is one requirement for a translation?
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What did Etienne Dolet believe about literal translation?
What did Etienne Dolet believe about literal translation?
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Criteria for a True Translation
- Etienne Dolet's criteria for a true translation are not fully specified, but his views on translation are important in the development of translation theory.
Early Researchers in Translation Theory
- One of the first researchers to formulate a theory of translation was Etienne Dolet.
T. Sevori's Requirements for Translation
- T. Sevori listed several requirements for translations by various authors, including:
- Fidelity to the original
- Economical use of words
- Similarity in style and tone
- Preservation of the sense and spirit of the original
- According to T. Sevori, one requirement for a translation is fidelity to the original.
Etienne Dolet's Views on Literal Translation
- Etienne Dolet believed that literal translation is not always the best approach, as it can result in unnatural or awkward language in the target language.
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