Translation Approach Quiz

What is the overall strategic posture adopted by the translator after careful review of a source text and analysis of its key features?

• Literal translation

• Free translation

• Translation approach

• Dynamic equivalence

Which translation approach emphasizes being faithful to the source text and language features?

• Literal translation

• Creative approach

• Balanced approach

• Free translation

What analogy is used to explain translation approaches in the classroom?

• Toolbox

• Backpack

• Suitcase

• Briefcase

What is the primary language function of the Bible as a genre?

• Persuasive

• Expressive

• Informative

• Vocative

Which translation approach is most suitable for a sustainability report issued by a company?

• Balanced approach

• Creative approach

• Literal translation

• Free translation

What is the primary language function of a museum brochure as a genre?

• Persuasive

• Vocative

• Informative

• Expressive

Which translation approach emphasizes unconventional use of the target language to replicate the stylistic idiosyncrasies of the source text author?

• Faithful approach

• Free translation

• Balanced approach

• Creative approach

What is the primary language function of a magazine advertisement as a genre?

• Persuasive

• Vocative

• Informative

• Expressive

Which translation approach involves natural use of the target language to convey the same information in the same register and tone?

• Balanced approach

• Dynamic equivalence

• Literal translation

• Faithful approach

What is the primary language function of a novel as a genre?

• Expressive

• Informative

• Vocative

• Persuasive