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When is Dynamic or Functional Equivalence commonly employed?
When is Dynamic or Functional Equivalence commonly employed?
- Rendering each word and phrase from the source language as closely as possible
- Conveying cultural nuances, references, and context-specific elements
- Translating literary works, marketing materials, and other content where tone and style are crucial (correct)
- Understanding basic meanings or for language learners
What is the main characteristic of Literal Translation?
What is the main characteristic of Literal Translation?
- Emphasizes naturalness in the target language
- Prioritizes readability in the target language
- Renders each word and phrase from the source language as closely as possible (correct)
- Focuses on conveying cultural nuances
What does Cultural Translation focus on?
What does Cultural Translation focus on?
- Conveying cultural nuances, references, and context-specific elements from the source culture to the target culture (correct)
- Rendering each word and phrase from the source language as closely as possible
- Focusing on conveying the meaning and intent of the original text
- Emphasizing naturalness in the target language
Which type of translation emphasizes conveying the meaning and intent of the original text?
Which type of translation emphasizes conveying the meaning and intent of the original text?
What is a disadvantage of Literal Translation?
What is a disadvantage of Literal Translation?
In which approach is readability and naturalness in the target language prioritized?
In which approach is readability and naturalness in the target language prioritized?
What is cultural translation primarily concerned with?
What is cultural translation primarily concerned with?
What is the primary purpose of literal translation notation?
What is the primary purpose of literal translation notation?
Which type of translation is known for lacking nuanced understanding compared to human translation?
Which type of translation is known for lacking nuanced understanding compared to human translation?
When can machine translation be commonly used?
When can machine translation be commonly used?
What does literal translation notation primarily aid in?
What does literal translation notation primarily aid in?
In what context does machine translation often require human post-editing?
In what context does machine translation often require human post-editing?
What is unique about cultural translation when compared to literal translation notation?
What is unique about cultural translation when compared to literal translation notation?
'Word-for-word' translation is most associated with which type of translation?
'Word-for-word' translation is most associated with which type of translation?
What defines machine translation?
What defines machine translation?
What characterizes literal translation notation?
What characterizes literal translation notation?
