translation of other figurative devices

translation of other figurative devices translation of other figurative devices 1 2 common figurative devices and translation considerations. here are some common figurative devices, along with key considerations for their translation: • metaphor: a direct comparison between two unlike things without using "like" or "as." (e.g., "he is a lion in battle.") 2 challenges: cultural relevance: a lion might be a symbol of strength in one culture, but another animal might carry that weight in another. language-specific imagery: the english phrase "he is a lion" might be more easily translated if you reword it to be more universal. maintaining the figurative meaning: the translator needs to ensure that the comparison is understood as figurative in the target language and not …

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