From Kafka's Metamorphosis (Die Verwandlung),the character Gregor Samsa is transformed into a cockroach
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What is the theme for the novel Metamorphosis
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The theme of metamorphosis is change: physical and mental
change.
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What did gregor want to do for grete before his transformation
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send her to conservatory for music
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What is the correct possessive form of The Gregors
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If their name is Gregor and you're referring to both of them,
the correct possessive is The Gregors'
(example: the Gregors' swimming pool is clean.)
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What does the bridge metaphor imply about the role of the translator
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Answer this question The translator is not making any wording or
structural decisions but is just copying the original author's
words into another language.…
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What makes translation difficult
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This is a very vague question, so there are lots of potential
answers. One thing that makes translation difficult is that
languages grow and stretch in order to put sounds (words) to
experiences. Differences in culture, history, and societal world
outlook causes languages to develop differently. Sometimes there
aren't words in one language that adequately express what another
language does perfectly.
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What two elements are important for an ideal translation
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Accuracy and readability (apex)
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What does the clear lens metaphor imply about the role of the translator
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The translator is not making any decisions about the work itself but is just copying the words into another language. (Apex)
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Why does Gregor cover the picture of the woman in the fur coat with his body
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Because the guy from june 18th is an idiot the answer is "To prevent the removal of the picture from his room"
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What is Gregor samsas profession
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traveling salesman
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What is the chief clerk's reaction to seeing gregor for the first time after gregor's transformation
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A
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Why do translators find Kafka's the metamorphosis difficult to translate
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A lot of Kafka's original words were open to multiple interpretations
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How is Gregor's relationship with his father in The Metamorphosis similar to Kafka's relationship with his own father
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Both Grogor and Kafka are upset by the fathers' negativity but feel powerless against it
Apex
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What element does a translator make decisions about that affect the tone and pacing of a story
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Word choice (apex)
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which event from the metamorphosis by franz kafka is mostly likely the climax of the story
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i have no idea
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What is Kafka's Insect
From Kafka's Metamorphosis (Die Verwandlung),the character Gregor Samsa is transformed into a cockroach
What is the theme for the novel Metamorphosis
The theme of metamorphosis is change: physical and mental
change.
What did gregor want to do for grete before his transformation
send her to conservatory for music
What is the correct possessive form of The Gregors
If their name is Gregor and you're referring to both of them,
the correct possessive is The Gregors'
(example: the Gregors' swimming pool is clean.)
What does the bridge metaphor imply about the role of the translator
Answer this question The translator is not making any wording or
structural decisions but is just copying the original author's
words into another language.…
What makes translation difficult
This is a very vague question, so there are lots of potential
answers. One thing that makes translation difficult is that
languages grow and stretch in order to put sounds (words) to
experiences. Differences in culture, history, and societal world
outlook causes languages to develop differently. Sometimes there
aren't words in one language that adequately express what another
language does perfectly.
What two elements are important for an ideal translation
Accuracy and readability (apex)
What does the clear lens metaphor imply about the role of the translator
The translator is not making any decisions about the work itself but is just copying the words into another language. (Apex)
Why does Gregor cover the picture of the woman in the fur coat with his body
Because the guy from june 18th is an idiot the answer is "To prevent the removal of the picture from his room"
What is Gregor samsas profession
traveling salesman
What is the chief clerk's reaction to seeing gregor for the first time after gregor's transformation
A
Why do translators find Kafka's the metamorphosis difficult to translate
A lot of Kafka's original words were open to multiple interpretations
How is Gregor's relationship with his father in The Metamorphosis similar to Kafka's relationship with his own father
Both Grogor and Kafka are upset by the fathers' negativity but feel powerless against it
Apex
What element does a translator make decisions about that affect the tone and pacing of a story
Word choice (apex)
which event from the metamorphosis by franz kafka is mostly likely the climax of the story