Question 1

What does the technical term 'Register' mean?&#10;A) Formal or informal&#10;B) A configuration of the situational variables of Field, Tenor and Mode&#10;C) A configuration of the situational variables of Subject, Position and Cohesion

Accepted Answer

In linguistics, "register" refers to a configuration of the situational variables of Field, Tenor, and Mode, which describes the context in which language is used. The choices A and C do not accurately define the term "register."

Question 2

What does the term 'lexicogrammar' mean?&#10;A) Words that are used grammatically&#10;B) Lexis and grammatical constructions&#10;C) Denotation

Accepted Answer

Lexicogrammar refers to the combination of lexis (words and vocabulary) and grammar (structural rules for forming sentences) to create meaning in language. It is the relationship between the vocabulary choices and the grammatical structures used in a language.

Question 3

Which of the following is likely to be an example of 'covert' translation, using House's term?&#10;A) An exoticizing literary translation that seeks to preserve local colour&#10;B) A literal translation of a witness statement that preserves as many features of the ST as possible&#10;C) An adaptation of an advert for a new locale

Accepted Answer

Covert translation involves adapting a text in such a way that it appears to have been originally written for the target audience, often involving significant changes to make it culturally appropriate or appealing, as seen in the adaptation of advertisements for new locales.

Question 4

Which of the following is likely to be an example of 'overt' translation, using House's term?&#10;A) An exoticizing literary translation that seeks to preserve local colour&#10;B) A literal translation of a witness statement that preserves as many features of the ST as possible&#10;C) An adaptation of an advert for a new locale

Accepted Answer

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Question 5

What is the term used by House to describe the process of modification of an ST to conform to TL expectations?&#10;A) Comparator&#10;B) Cultural version&#10;C) Cultural filter

Accepted Answer

House refers to the process of modifying an ST to conform to TL expectations as the "cultural filter." This term emphasizes the role of culture in shaping and influencing language use, and highlights the need for translators to be aware of the cultural nuances and expectations of both the source and target languages. The other answer choices, "comparator" and "cultural version," do not accurately reflect this concept.

Question 6

Which of the following is not a type of cohesion?&#10;A) Transitivity&#10;B) Collocation&#10;C) Conjunction

Accepted Answer

Cohesion in software engineering refers to the degree to which the elements inside a module belong together. Transitivity is not a type of cohesion; it is a concept from mathematics and logic. Collocation and Conjunction are types of cohesion that describe how closely related or how well the elements within a module work together.

Question 7

Which of the following are Grice's 'maxims'?&#10;A) Quantity&#10;B) Quality&#10;C) Politeness

Accepted Answer

Grice's maxims are the maxims of conversation, which are the principles that underlie effective communication in conversation. The maxims are Quantity, Quality, Relation, and Manner. Politeness is not one of Grice's maxims.

Question 8

Evaluation is a part of which function of language...?&#10;A) Ideational&#10;B) Interpersonal&#10;C) Textual

Accepted Answer

Evaluation is a part of the interpersonal function of language, which relates to how language is used to establish and maintain social relationships, including expressing opinions, making judgments, and evaluating.

Deck 6: Discourse and Register Analysis Approaches