Final quiz Pt 1

Define: Translation performed orally, irrespectively of the form of the source text, either consecutively or simultaneously.

• Written translation

• Oral translation

• Sight translation

• Whispered translation

Define: Translation performed in writing, irrespectively of the form of the source text, either consecutively or simultaneously.

• Written translation

• Oral translation

• Sight translation

• Whispered translation

What is NOT a characteristic of written translation?

• involves writing and reading

• rigid slow and elaborate

• feedback is quick and instantaneous

• generally formal

What is NOT a characteristic of oral translation?

• involves talking anf listening

• flexible and faster

• feedback is quick and instantaneous

• suitable for long and organized messages

Define: Translation of visual input (graphic, written word or sign language), either consecutively or simultaneously.

• Written translation

• Oral translation

• Sight translation

• Whispered translation

Compete: Consecutive interpreting is performed ...

• while the delegate is speaking

• after the speaker is finished

• by interpreting into sign language

• in the form of chuchotage

Compete: Simultaneous interpreting is performed ...

• while the delegate is speaking

• after the speaker is finished

• by interpreting into sign language

• in the form of chuchotage

Define: ... is rendering non-literary texts into the target language, the main purpose is to convey a certain amount of ideas, to inform the reader.

• Written translation

• Oral translation

• Informative translation

• Literary translation

Which text is NOT appropriate for informative translation?

• will

• prescription

• manual

• novel

Define: ... deals with works of fiction or poetry, their communicative value depends on their artistic quality.

• Written translation

• Oral translation

• Informative translation

• Literary translation