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What does a rigorous theory of translation include, based on the text?
What does a rigorous theory of translation include, based on the text?
- A disregard for addressing difficulties in complicated texts
- A practical evaluation procedure with specific criteria (correct)
- A focus on theoretical speculation without practical application
- An emphasis on literal translation only
What is the main concern of translation theory according to Newmark (1981)?
What is the main concern of translation theory according to Newmark (1981)?
- Exploring the historical development of translation
- Focusing on literary translation only
- Analyzing the impact of technology on translation
- Determining appropriate translation methods for a wide range of texts (correct)
What does translation theory provide a framework of?
What does translation theory provide a framework of?
- Historical anecdotes related to translation
- Theoretical speculations without practical application
- Personal opinions of translators
- Principles, restricted rules, and hints for translating texts (correct)
What is a key component that any theory of translation should be concerned with, based on the text?
What is a key component that any theory of translation should be concerned with, based on the text?
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Who provides a good survey of the theories of translation?
Who provides a good survey of the theories of translation?
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What is the main focus of translation theory according to Newmark (1981)?
What is the main focus of translation theory according to Newmark (1981)?
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What does a rigorous theory of translation include, based on the text?
What does a rigorous theory of translation include, based on the text?
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What is the purpose of translation theory's framework of principles and restricted rules?
What is the purpose of translation theory's framework of principles and restricted rules?
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What should any theory of translation be concerned with?
What should any theory of translation be concerned with?
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What does translation theory provide a framework of, according to the text?
What does translation theory provide a framework of, according to the text?
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