Translations and Translationese Quiz
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What is the implication of cognitive style in 'Translations'?

  • To select news items based on ideological motives
  • To present clear translations to the audience
  • To make covert implications known to TL readers (correct)
  • To provide word for word translations

    • What is 'Translations' in the context of the passage?

  • Good TL translations that are clear to TL readers (correct)
  • Reference to news media and agencies
  • Bad, awkward, and word for word style of translation
  • Details or covert implications made known to TL readers

    • Why do news media and agencies select certain news items or statements?

  • Because they cannot quote everything and select based on ideological motives (correct)
  • To present clear translations to the audience
  • To include covert implications in the translations
  • To provide a word for word translation

    • What does 'Translationese' refer to in the passage?

    <p>Bad, awkward, and word for word style of translation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main characteristic of 'Translationese'?

    <p>Ambiguous and grammatically poor translation style</p> Signup and view all the answers

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