Practice Cultural Adaptation vs. Direct Translation - 3.4.3 | Module 3: Language, Identity, and Culture | IB Grade 11 English
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3.4.3 - Cultural Adaptation vs. Direct Translation

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is direct translation?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how we might replicate words without considering context.

Question 2

Easy

Provide an example of cultural adaptation.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider famous fairy tales you know.

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Question 1

What is the main focus of direct translation?

  • A) Word-for-word text conversion
  • B) Cultural context adaptation
  • C) Thematic analysis

πŸ’‘ Hint: Recall the acronym 'LT' we used.

Question 2

Cultural adaptation often involves adjusting which of the following?

  • A) Historical accuracy
  • B) Character traits and settings
  • C) Language syntax

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how settings can be changed to enhance relatability.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Discuss the implications of cultural adaptation with specific examples from literature or film. What are both the positive and negative outcomes?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Look at specific adaptations to illustrate your points.

Question 2

Evaluate a specific translation of a literary work and analyze what may have been lost or gained in the process compared to the original.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Select a text and sample different translations for comparison.

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