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Travka [436]
3 years ago
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Why are poetry, puns, and wordplay difficult to translate into another language?

English
1 answer:
baherus [9]3 years ago
3 0
The correct answer is B, poetry, puns, and wordplay often rely on the way words sound or look and not just on the meaning of the words. That is why it is difficult to retain the same amount of wit and humor while translating. 
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