Question

In this passage, there are some aspects that make a genuine simile in one version, but not so much so in the other. Find the difference in meaning between the two versions, and then in no less than 150 words, explain that difference, commenting on how translation may have influenced the variation.

a) Version 1
b) Version 2

Answer 1

The main difference between the two versions is that the metaphor creates a stronger comparison compared to the simile. Translation plays a role in the variation between the two versions.

Step-by-step explanation:

The main difference between the two versions is that the metaphor creates a stronger comparison compared to the simile. In the first example, both the metaphor and simile imply that the Great Dane consumes a large amount, but the metaphor intensifies the comparison. In the last example, the metaphor of 'she is a cheetah' carries denotations of speed, grace, agility, litheness, etc., which are associated with a cheetah. On the other hand, the simile only indicates that the runner is fast. Translation plays a role in the variation between the two versions because the translator has to choose the most appropriate words and phrases to convey the intended meaning while maintaining the stylistic devices used in the original work.