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What is a characteristic of an acquired bilingual?
What is a characteristic of an acquired bilingual?
- They can translate readily in both directions
- They are unable to translate readily in both directions (correct)
- They have equal proficiency in both languages
- They can only translate from their native language
What is a limitation of an acquired bilingual?
What is a limitation of an acquired bilingual?
- They cannot translate as readily in both directions (correct)
- They have difficulty speaking in their native language
- They have a harder time learning vocabulary
- They can only learn one language at a time
What is a difference between a native bilingual and an acquired bilingual?
What is a difference between a native bilingual and an acquired bilingual?
- Their translation abilities in both directions (correct)
- Their vocabulary in the non-native language
- Their accent in the non-native language
- Their language learning abilities
What can be inferred about acquired bilinguals and language learning?
What can be inferred about acquired bilinguals and language learning?
What is true about translation abilities in acquired bilinguals?
What is true about translation abilities in acquired bilinguals?
What is the primary role of translation in cultural communication?
What is the primary role of translation in cultural communication?
What is the source text in the context of translation?
What is the source text in the context of translation?
What is the main benefit of translation in cultural communication?
What is the main benefit of translation in cultural communication?
What is the relationship between language and culture in the context of translation?
What is the relationship between language and culture in the context of translation?
What is the ultimate goal of translation in cultural communication?
What is the ultimate goal of translation in cultural communication?
Why were some translators unnamed?
Why were some translators unnamed?
What led to the anonymity of some translators?
What led to the anonymity of some translators?
Why did some translators remain anonymous?
Why did some translators remain anonymous?
What was a consequence of the danger associated with translation work?
What was a consequence of the danger associated with translation work?
What can be inferred about the time period of translation work?
What can be inferred about the time period of translation work?
What is the origin of the word 'translation'?
What is the origin of the word 'translation'?
What does the word 'metaphrasis' refer to?
What does the word 'metaphrasis' refer to?
What is the meaning of the Latin phrase that 'translation' was derived from?
What is the meaning of the Latin phrase that 'translation' was derived from?
What is the term for 'word for word translation'?
What is the term for 'word for word translation'?
What is the meaning of 'metaphrase' in Ancient Greek?
What is the meaning of 'metaphrase' in Ancient Greek?
What can be inferred about the early translators in history?
What can be inferred about the early translators in history?
What has changed in translation over time?
What has changed in translation over time?
Why is it important to understand the history of translation?
Why is it important to understand the history of translation?
What is a benefit of studying the history of translation?
What is a benefit of studying the history of translation?
What can be concluded about the role of translators in society?
What can be concluded about the role of translators in society?