The often-cited example of the different possible translations into English of the Japanese word mokusatsu, which led to a major misunderstanding between the Japanese and the Allies during World War II, is an example of what translation problem?

A. conceptual equivalence
B. experiential equivalence
C. idiomatic equivalence
D. vocabulary equivalence


D. vocabulary equivalence

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The introductory talk is an excellent opportunity to do all of the following except:

A) Share some of your life with your classmates B) Learn something about the other members of your class C) Talk at length about all of your personal interests D) Participate in a question-and-answer session afterward

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Colleen wanted to build rapport with her audience during her introduction. Which of the following statements would suffice for this purpose?

A. "I am so very glad that you are all here today because I am going to tell you many things that you have never heard of before." B. "It is likely that much of this material is going to be information that you already know. Hang in there and I will move through it quickly." C. "I have done extensive research into this topic." D. "I am glad that we have this time together in order to discuss the things that are important in our community. I know that we share many of the same concerns."

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Cope

A) Preparing to adapt to changes in the environment or context B) Used to establish communication over a distance C) Conscious analysis of message and of media to be used in response D) Other person fails to provide desired reaction E) Unfavorable verbal or nonverbal acts F) Feedback proffered at the appropriate time G) Used to store, process, and provide data H) No learning occurs with this practice I) Make a new interpretation of a misunderstanding J) Intently aware of another's message K) Request that falls outside normal range of requests L) Crosses the threshold of intolerance M) Allows affected members to express concerns

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Film footage exposed on a given day that is printed and screened by the filmmakers to determine whether changes are necessary is called ________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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