MCQs on Nida's Translation Theory

What are the two main types of equivalence introduced by Eugene Nida?

• Literal and Free Equivalence

• Formal and Dynamic Equivalence

• Functional and Semantic Equivalence

• Lexical and Structural Equivalence

What does 'dynamic equivalence' prioritize in translation?

• Maintaining grammatical structure of the source text

• Conveying the meaning and impact of the source text to the target audience

• Using word-for-word translation techniques

• Preserving idiomatic expressions in the original language

Which approach focuses on matching the form and structure of the source text as closely as possible?

• Dynamic equivalence

• Functional equivalence

• Formal equivalence

• Cultural equivalence

According to Nida, what are the three stages involved in the translation process?

• Encoding, Decoding, Restructuring

• Analysis, Transfer, Restructuring

• Interpretation, Adaptation, Localization

• Grammar, Syntax, Semantics

What is *functional equivalence* an extension of?

• Semantic equivalence

• Lexical equivalence

• Dynamic equivalence

• Formal equivalence

Which factor does Nida emphasize as crucial for achieving accurate translation?

• Word-for-word correspondence between languages

• Cultural context and audience understanding

• Literal translation of idiomatic expressions

• Structural similarity between source and target languages

What term did Nida propose instead of "identical equivalent"?

• Closest natural equivalent

• Functional equivalent

• Linguistic equivalent

• Semantic equivalent

Which type of equivalence is often used in translating legal documents where precision is critical?

• Dynamic equivalence

• Functional equivalence

• Formal equivalence

• Cultural equivalence

What does Nida’s *componential analysis* suggest for determining equivalence in translation?

• Splitting words into components to analyze their meaning and function

• Focusing on cultural adaptation rather than linguistic accuracy

• Using idiomatic expressions to convey meaning naturally in the target language

• Avoiding structural analysis in favor of free translation

Which principle is central to dynamic equivalence according to Nida?

• Correspondence in style over meaning

• Equivalent effect between receptor and message

• Priority of grammatical accuracy over cultural adaptation

• Literal translation for maintaining original structure