Essays about: "pragmatic text functions"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 7 essays containing the words pragmatic text functions.

  1. 1. Translation strategies for figurative language in non-fiction : Translating metaphors, idioms, and phrasal verbs from English to Swedish

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för språk (SPR)

    Author : Vicky Taylor; [2022]
    Keywords : figurative language; translation; conceptual metaphors; idioms; phrasal verbs; translation strategies; literal translation; transference; meaning translation; omission; addition; Swedish; English;

    Abstract : This thesis examines translation strategies for translating figurative language with a focus on metaphors, idioms, and phrasal verbs. Translators often state that figurative language presents challenges in the translation process. This is mainly because the translator must consider the language’s pragmatic, cognitive, and aesthetic functions. READ MORE

  3. 2. Cumulative effects assessment (CEA) methodology : theory and practice

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Ariana Kubart; [2019]
    Keywords : environmental assessment; cumulative effects; CEA; magnitude; significance;

    Abstract : Cumulative Effects Assessment (CEA) is a subdiscipline of environmental assessment, specially targeting the collective effects resulting from diverse human activities and in combination with natural processes. CEA implementation in practice is slow, despite of the available framework and legal requirements. READ MORE

  4. 3. Formulaic language in academic writing – Investigating the use of prefabs in linguistic abstracts

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Engelska

    Author : Phoebe Jönsson; [2017]
    Keywords : formulaic language; academic writing; prefabricated language; Languages and Literatures;

    Abstract : In this study, the use of prefabricated language in academic abstracts is investigated, as well as the functions of prefabricated expressions (prefabs) in this type of text. By analysing ten abstracts taken from peer-reviewed articles in the field of Linguistics, the amount of prefabs is calculated, and their pragmatic roles investigated. READ MORE

  5. 4. Terminology and function hybridity : A functionalist approach to the translation of an art history book

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för språk (SPR)

    Author : Emma Agnell; [2016]
    Keywords : : concept; hybrid functions; pragmatic text functions; terminology;

    Abstract : This essay discusses two aspects of the retention of pragmatic text functions in translation. The functionalist approach that was used focuses on achieving congruence between the author’s intended function and the perception of the reader, i.e., the target text’s actual function. READ MORE

  6. 5. Intertextuality as a politeness strategy : A qualitative study of the use and function of intertextuality in the television series Suits

    University essay from Engelska institutionen

    Author : Felicia Brandström; [2014]
    Keywords : intertextuality; politeness; politeness strategy; face; face-threatening act; function; characterisation; social relations;

    Abstract : This paper investigates the use and function of intertextuality in the television series Suits, and examines the interplay between intertextuality and politeness. Intertextuality allows a text to incorporate other texts and to draw upon connotations that belong to those texts. READ MORE