Give examples of iconic and iconically motivated onomatopoeias
Iconic: boom!
Iconically motivated: Ronroneo
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What is a word system?
a pattern of words having an associative common denominator, a pattern which nurtures the theme and message of the text with greater intensity
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baam
Lose 5 points!
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fairy
Take points!
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rocket
Go to first place!
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banana
Go to last place!
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boom
Lose 50 points!
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rocket
Go to first place!
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rocket
Go to first place!
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banana
Go to last place!
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Define: synonymy in translation
words whose literal meanings are identical in range.
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"No text exists in total isolation from other texts" refers to the ....... level
intertextual
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Define phonic/graphic level
Sequence of sound segments (phonemes) if it is an oral text, or as a sequence of letters (graphemes) if it is a written one.
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Name The formal properties of texts relevant in translation
PHONIC/GRAPHIC LEVEL, and THE PROSODIC LEVEL
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What is THE DISCOURSE LEVEL?
This level is concerned both with relations between sentences and with relations between larger units: paragraphs, stanzas, chapters, volumes and so on.
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Give an example of Compensation by splitting
A simple example is furnished by the Spanish verb âescasearâ, which, for literal exactitude, has to be translated as âto be in short supplyâ.
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Give an example of HYPERONYMY
âI bought a boatâ - âI bought a yatchâ
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What are cultural issues in translation?
Issues related: Translation proper involves not just a transfer of information between two languages, but a transfer from one culture to another.
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trap
No points!
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shark
Other team loses 15 points!
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fairy
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lifesaver
Give 20 points!
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What is the golden rule in technical translation?
Never be too proud or embarrassed to ask for help or advice.
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Define: anaphora
the replacement of previously used words and phrases by elements such as pronouns or adverbs that refer back to them