Logical Reasoning

PT3 · S4 · Q1 The translator of poetry must realize

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The translator of poetry must realize that word-for-word equivalents do not exist across languages, any more than piano sounds exist in the violin.

Your task

Break the argument into its conclusion and evidence, then do exactly what the question stem asks with that structure.

Common trap

Answers that sound relevant to the topic but don't connect to the argument's actual reasoning.

Winning move

Predict what a right answer must do, then test each choice against the conclusion-evidence gap.

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As applied to the act of translating poetry from one language into another, the analogy above can best be understood as saying that

  1. Poetry cannot be effectively translated

    Trap

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  2. Some languages are inherently more

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  3. The translator should be primarily

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  4. Correct

    The translator must observe the

    Why this is right

    Answer D is correct.

    Skill tested: Most Supported · how this choice captures the argument's function is the move to repeat next time.

    82% picked this

  5. Poetry is easier to translate

    Trap

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