3.4.2.3 - The Role of Footnotes and Explanations
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What is the purpose of footnotes in translated texts?
💡 Hint: Think about how they help connect the text to its background.
True or False: Footnotes can include the translator's insights.
💡 Hint: Consider if translators offer their perspective on cultural elements.
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What role do footnotes play in translations?
💡 Hint: Consider their purpose in helping readers understand the text better.
True or False: Explanations can help convey emotional nuances in language.
💡 Hint: Think about how emotions are conveyed differently across cultures.
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Critically analyze how footnotes can alter the reception of a translated literary text. Provide specific examples of texts where footnotes change meaning.
💡 Hint: Look at specific instances where the context changes the reader's interpretation of actions.
Discuss the ethical considerations translators face when deciding what cultural references require footnotes. Consider implications for fidelity to the original text.
💡 Hint: Reflect on how providing or withholding information impacts reader understanding.
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