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CHALLENGE MISSIONliterary interpretation in the target language

literary interpretation in the target language

INDEPENDENT DEFENSEINDEPENDENT TRANSFER

Defend a translation

Source: "No hay mal que por bien no venga." Translation A: "There is no bad from which good does not come." Translation B: "Every cloud has a silver lining."

  1. A stays literal but sounds marked in English.
  2. B uses an equivalent proverb but changes imagery.
  3. Purpose determines the better choice.

For natural dialogue in an English-language play, which defense is strongest?

MODELLiterary Culture Notebook
SAY
PROVEChoose with evidence
CLUE

Pause. Find what matters. Then make your move.