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According to Jakobson, which category of translation involves the interpretation of verbal signs by means of other signs of the same language?
According to Jakobson, which category of translation involves the interpretation of verbal signs by means of other signs of the same language?
- Interlingual translation
- Intralingual translation (correct)
- Direct translation
- Indirect translation
What is the most prototypical category of 'interlingual translation' according to Jakobson?
What is the most prototypical category of 'interlingual translation' according to Jakobson?
- ST–TT configuration (correct)
- Indirect translation
- Intralingual translation
- Direct translation
In what way does 'indirect' translation, as covered by Assis Rosa, occur?
In what way does 'indirect' translation, as covered by Assis Rosa, occur?
- Via direct translation
- Via another language (correct)
- Via intralingual translation
- Via the same language
What type of text would require modification of existing target texts rather than a completely new translation?
What type of text would require modification of existing target texts rather than a completely new translation?
What does 'intralingual translation' involve, according to Jakobson?
What does 'intralingual translation' involve, according to Jakobson?
Study Notes
Translation Categories
- Intralingual Translation: Involves the interpretation of verbal signs by means of other signs of the same language, as defined by Jakobson.
Interlingual Translation
- Most Prototypical Category: According to Jakobson, the most prototypical category of interlingual translation is the interpretation of verbal signs by means of some other language.
Indirect Translation
- Indirect Translation: Occurs when a text is translated indirectly, as covered by Assis Rosa, involving the modification of existing target texts rather than creating a completely new translation.
Translation Requirements
- Modification of Existing Target Texts: Requires a type of text that needs modification of existing target texts rather than a completely new translation.
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Translation Strategies Quiz: Test your knowledge of translation methods and techniques, including indirect translation and adapting source texts for multilingual websites. Challenge yourself with questions on modifying existing target texts and navigating the complexities of language transfer.
