What does the bridge metaphor imply about the role of the translator?

A. The translator has spoken to the original author and understands how that author wants the book to read in a different language.
B. The translator is making choices about the work that will allow the original author's thoughts and ideas to translate to a new culture.
C. The translator is not making any wording or structural decisions but is just copying the original author's words into another language.
D. The translator is adding details or information that the original author may have left out.

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What does the bridge metaphor imply about the role of the translator?

 		A.	The translator has spoken to the original author and understands how that author wants the book to read in a different language.
 		B.	The translator is making choices about the work that will allow the original author's thoughts and ideas to translate to a new culture.
 		C.	The translator is not making any wording or structural decisions but is just copying the original author's words into another language.
 		D.	The translator is adding details or information that the original author may have left out.

dean2291 · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

B. The translator is making choices about the work that will allow the original author's thoughts and ideas to translate to a new culture.