ELT301_Chapter 3: The Process of Translating

What is the first step in the translating process?

• Revising the target text

• Choosing a method of approach

• Evaluating the cohesive level

• Identifying cultural nuances

Which level ensures logical connections and emotional tone in a translation?

• Referential level

• Naturalness level

• Cohesive level

• Textual level

What is the main focus of the referential level in translation?

• Translating grammar and vocabulary literally

• Maintaining idiomatic expressions

• Visualizing objects and events in the context

• Using connective words for flow

Why is naturalness important in translation?

• It helps maintain the original author’s writing style.

• It ensures the text reads fluently and is appropriate for the audience.

• It allows for direct translations of technical terms.

• It avoids ambiguity in sentence structure.

Which type of text requires retaining the original style and creativity of the author?

• Informative texts

• Expressive texts

• Vocative texts

• Technical texts

What is an advantage of translating sentence-by-sentence?

• Avoiding the need for extensive revisions

• Capturing the overall message of the text

• Reducing translation ambiguities

• Becoming familiar with the tone and style quickly

What strategy can translators use to handle lexical ambiguities?

• Use only literal meanings of words

• Substitute words with similar-sounding terms

• Consult reference materials and experts

• Ignore ambiguous terms for simplicity

How can a translator test for the naturalness of a translation?

• By comparing it to bilingual dictionaries

• By directly translating every word

• By reading it aloud and checking fluency

• By using outdated idioms and expressions

What is the purpose of revision in the translation process?

• To refine accuracy, naturalness, and consistency

• To rewrite the source text for the translator’s preference

• To shorten the text for easier readability

• To add creative interpretations to the target text

In which scenario can translation be considered art?

• When a translator uses simplified expressions

• When translating technical manuals

• When the translator strictly follows the source language

• When a poem is creatively translated into another poem