Chapter 7: The Work

Question 1

Interpretation

Answer 1

result of taking source language message, identifying meaning and speaker intent by analysis of linguistic and paralinguistic elements, then making cultural and linguistic transition and producing message into target language

Question 2

Dynamic equivalence

Answer 2

maintaining speaker’s intention, impact, goals, audience involvement with equivalency

Question 3

Transliteration

Answer 3

result of taking SL, identifying meaning, and expressing into different form of same language (signed English to spoken English)

Question 4

Translation

Answer 4

changing message from frozen form of one language to frozen form of another
includes sight translation

Question 5

Modality

Answer 5

refers to channel thru which message is expressed: aural/oral or visual/gestural

Question 6

Simultaneous form

Answer 6

process of interpreting/transliterating TL at same time delivering SL
requires shorter processing time

Question 7

Consecutive form

Answer 7

process of interpreting TL after speaker completes one or more ideas in SL then transmits.
delivery of SL message
interpretation of TL message
more accurate
1:1 and small group settings

Question 8

1:1 settings

Answer 8

informal- consultative
range of goals
turn taking generally supports shifting back and forth
consecutive interpreting

Question 9

Small Group settings

Answer 9

3-20 individuals
speech goals to inform, advise, explain, plan
turn-taking rapid
interpreter must indicate who is speaking
convey emotional overlay
shift back and forth E-A, A-E

Question 10

Large group settings

Answer 10

30+ people
formal interaction rules followed
speaker goals to entertain, inform, inspire, teach, convince
preparation is possible for large group events- printed program or agenda, copy of speech, etc.