From Kafka's Metamorphosis (Die Verwandlung),the character Gregor Samsa is transformed into a cockroach
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Why learn another language
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because it is fun and makes you think outside of the box. it
will also help you understand your original language better.
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What are some Celtic words for spirit
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Spirit can be used in different ways and it is difficult to
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What structural decision would a translator have to make when translating an original text
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Word order (or sentence length)
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When was Of Course You Said created
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Of Course You Said was created in 2007.
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When was Letter to His Father created
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Letter to His Father was created in 1966.
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Who or what does Brueghel leave out in his interpretation of Landscape with the Fall of Icarus
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Daedalus
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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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Which type of translation conveys the basic information from the original work but usually not the original writer's style or specific cultural context
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Ah yes, I do perhaps know the answer to this exquisite question. It is, indeed, a literal translation. No thanks needed, good fellows ;)
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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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Which type of sentence can a translator use to set a frantic or anxious tone
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Short, quick sentences (Apex)
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What is Gregor's reaction to hearing that his father has some money left over from his failed business
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Gregor wishes he himself could have used the money to pay off his parents debt faster but is happy his family has the money.
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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
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What can you infer about the relationship between Kafka and his father from this statement
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That their conflict has continued into Kafka's adulthood (Apex)
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What is Kafka's Insect
From Kafka's Metamorphosis (Die Verwandlung),the character Gregor Samsa is transformed into a cockroach
Why learn another language
because it is fun and makes you think outside of the box. it
will also help you understand your original language better.
What are some Celtic words for spirit
Spirit can be used in different ways and it is difficult to
translate out of context.
What structural decision would a translator have to make when translating an original text
Word order (or sentence length)
When was Of Course You Said created
Of Course You Said was created in 2007.
When was Letter to His Father created
Letter to His Father was created in 1966.
Who or what does Brueghel leave out in his interpretation of Landscape with the Fall of Icarus
Daedalus
What two elements are important for an ideal translation
Accuracy and readability (apex)
Which type of translation conveys the basic information from the original work but usually not the original writer's style or specific cultural context
Ah yes, I do perhaps know the answer to this exquisite question. It is, indeed, a literal translation. No thanks needed, good fellows ;)
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"
Which type of sentence can a translator use to set a frantic or anxious tone
Short, quick sentences (Apex)
What is Gregor's reaction to hearing that his father has some money left over from his failed business
Gregor wishes he himself could have used the money to pay off his parents debt faster but is happy his family has the money.
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 can you infer about the relationship between Kafka and his father from this statement
That their conflict has continued into Kafka's adulthood (Apex)