Translation Theories Quiz
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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)?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>Translation strategies adopted to address difficulties in complicated texts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who provides a good survey of the theories of translation?

    <p>E. Nida</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of translation theory according to Newmark (1981)?

    <p>Determining appropriate translation methods for a wide range of texts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a rigorous theory of translation include, based on the text?

    <p>Practical evaluation procedure with specific criteria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of translation theory's framework of principles and restricted rules?

    <p>Providing a background for problem solving</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should any theory of translation be concerned with?

    <p>Translation strategies for addressing difficulties in complicated texts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does translation theory provide a framework of, according to the text?

    <p>Principles, restricted rules, and hints for translating texts</p> Signup and view all the answers

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