1. Meaning, Form and Language

Translation Strategies — Quiz

Test your understanding of translation strategies with 5 practice questions.

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Practice Questions

Question 1

In translation strategy, what does a literal translation aim to do most directly?

Question 2

What is the main purpose of a paraphrase in translation?

Question 3

Why might a translator choose to reorder words or phrases when translating a classical text?

Question 4

Which term best describes choosing an English word that captures the feeling or tone of a Latin or Greek word?

Question 5

What does close reading contribute to translation strategy?
Translation Strategies Quiz — IB Classical Languages HL | A-Warded