Translation Theory Before the 20th Century

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According to the text, what was a central recurring theme in translation theory before the twentieth century?

The debate over the 'triadic model' of translation

'Word-for-word' and 'sense-for-sense' translation (correct)

The dominance of linguistic period in translation theory

The influence of ancient Greek authors in translation theory

Who is credited with making the distinction between 'word-for-word' and 'sense-for-sense' translation?

George Steiner

St Jerome (correct)

Susan Bassnett

Cicero

According to George Steiner, what did western translation theory seem locked in until the second half of the twentieth century?

A debate over the 'triadic model' (correct)

'Literalism', 'paraphrase' and 'free imitation'

'Word-for-word' translation only

A discussion on the influence of ancient Greek authors

Who sees the debate between 'word-for-word' and 'sense-for-sense' translation as 'emerging again and again with different degrees of emphasis'?

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What formed the basis of key writings on translation for nearly two thousand years in the west?

The status of Classical authors of ancient Greece and Rome Signup and view all the answers

What debate dominated much of translation theory in the 'pre-linguistics period of translation'?

The debate on the distinction between 'word-for-word' and 'sense-for-sense' translation Signup and view all the answers

Who made the distinction between 'word-for-word' and 'sense-for-sense' translation?

St Jerome Signup and view all the answers

What did western translation theory seem locked in until the second half of the twentieth century, according to George Steiner?

A 'sterile' debate over the 'triadic model' of 'literalism', 'paraphrase' and 'free imitation' Signup and view all the answers

What formed the basis of key writings on translation for nearly two thousand years in the west?

'Word-for-word' translation Signup and view all the answers

Who sees the debate between 'word-for-word' and 'sense-for-sense' translation as 'emerging again and again with different degrees of emphasis'?

Susan Bassnett Signup and view all the answers

What debate dominated much of translation theory in the 'pre-linguistics period of translation'?

'Word-for-word' and 'sense-for-sense' translation Signup and view all the answers

Who is credited with making the distinction between 'word-for-word' and 'sense-for-sense' translation?

Cicero and St Jerome Signup and view all the answers

What was the central recurring theme in translation theory before the twentieth century?

'Word-for-word' and 'sense-for-sense' translation Signup and view all the answers

According to George Steiner, what debate did western translation theory seem locked in until the second half of the twentieth century?

A 'sterile' debate over the 'triadic model' of 'literalism', 'paraphrase' and 'free imitation' Signup and view all the answers

According to Susan Bassnett, who sees the debate between 'word-for-word' and 'sense-for-sense' translation as 'emerging again and again'?

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Translation Theory Before the 20th Century

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According to the text, what was a central recurring theme in translation theory before the twentieth century?

Who is credited with making the distinction between 'word-for-word' and 'sense-for-sense' translation?

According to George Steiner, what did western translation theory seem locked in until the second half of the twentieth century?

Who sees the debate between 'word-for-word' and 'sense-for-sense' translation as 'emerging again and again with different degrees of emphasis'?

What formed the basis of key writings on translation for nearly two thousand years in the west?

What debate dominated much of translation theory in the 'pre-linguistics period of translation'?

Who made the distinction between 'word-for-word' and 'sense-for-sense' translation?

What did western translation theory seem locked in until the second half of the twentieth century, according to George Steiner?

What formed the basis of key writings on translation for nearly two thousand years in the west?

Who sees the debate between 'word-for-word' and 'sense-for-sense' translation as 'emerging again and again with different degrees of emphasis'?

What debate dominated much of translation theory in the 'pre-linguistics period of translation'?

Who is credited with making the distinction between 'word-for-word' and 'sense-for-sense' translation?

What was the central recurring theme in translation theory before the twentieth century?

According to George Steiner, what debate did western translation theory seem locked in until the second half of the twentieth century?

According to Susan Bassnett, who sees the debate between 'word-for-word' and 'sense-for-sense' translation as 'emerging again and again'?

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