During literary translation, why does a translator choose domestication, even when the original text contains culturally specific references that might be unfamiliar to the target audience?

A)To strictly maintain source language syntax

B)To prioritize literal word-for-word accuracy

C)To directly mirror foreign literary conventions

D)To enhance target audience comprehension✓

💡 Explanation

Domestication aims to make the translated text easily accessible and relatable to the target audience by adapting cultural references and idioms; because of this adaptation, comprehension is enhanced. Therefore, domestication prioritizes naturalness in the target language, rather than preserving the original's foreignness or syntax.

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During literary translation, why does a translator choose domestication, even when the original text contains culturally specific references that might be unfamiliar to the target audience?

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