Practice Lost in Translation? - 3.4.1.4 | Module 3: Language, Identity, and Culture | IB Grade 11 English
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3.4.1.4 - Lost in Translation?

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

Define linguistic equivalence.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how words match up between languages.

Question 2

Easy

What is cultural adaptation in translation?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider why a phrase might need adjustment for a new culture.

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Question 1

What is linguistic equivalence?

  • Word-for-word translation
  • The degree of correspondence between languages
  • Cultural nuances

πŸ’‘ Hint: Focus on what the term 'equivalence' implies.

Question 2

True or False: Adaptation always involves changing the plot of a story.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how some adaptations maintain central plots.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Choose a well-known poem and analyze how cultural nuances in its meaning could be lost in translation. What specific elements would be challenging to translate?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Look for metaphors or cultural symbols within the poem.

Question 2

Examine the impact of a specific film adaptation of a novel. Were there significant changes made to character development or key themes? Discuss why these changes were made.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider variations in character behavior or cultural settings in the adaptation.

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