Translation Approaches Quiz

What does literal translation focus on?

• Naturalness and fluency

• Cultural adaptation

• Emotional impact

• Direct, word-for-word rendering

Who popularized the concept of dynamic equivalence?

• St. Jerome

• Vinay and Darbelnet

• Eugene Nida

• Peter Newmark

Which translation method is best for marketing slogans?

• Literal Translation

• Idiomatic Translation

• Machine Translation

• Back-Translation

What is a key characteristic of communicative translation?

• Emphasizes cultural references

• Balances accuracy and naturalness

• Prioritizes emotional resonance

• Focus on word-for-word accuracy

Which approach is often used in Bible translation?

• Dynamic Equivalence

• Free Translation

• Feminist Translation

• Audiovisual Translation

What is a disadvantage of literal translation?

• High lexical accuracy

• Natural phrasing

• Cultural adaptation

• Unidiomatic phrasing

Who contributed significantly to idiomatic translation theory?

• Eugene Nida

• Vinay and Darbelnet

• Peter Newmark

• Schleiermacher

What does the Skopos Theory focus on?

• Cultural nuances

• Emotional impact

• Literal accuracy

• Purpose-driven translations

Which translation method is known for its use in technical texts?

• Free Translation

• Localization

• Literal Translation

• Transcreation

What is a potential risk of dynamic equivalence?

• High lexical accuracy

• Cultural adaptation

• Subjective interpretation

• Natural phrasing