On Rhetorical Devices Translation Based on Skopos 
Theory: A Comparative Analysis of the Two Chinese 
Translations of Marrakech by George Orwell

Guowei Liao

doi:10.70711/frim.v2i9.5234

On Rhetorical Devices Translation Based on Skopos Theory: A Comparative Analysis of the Two Chinese Translations of Marrakech by George Orwell

Guowei Liao

Abstract

This thesis compares two Chinese translations of Marrakech by Liu Qinqiu and Zhao Yong, and Yao Lan, focusing on whether they
align with the purposes of rhetorical devices. It selects the most frequent rhetorical devices in Marrakech and analyzes their translations under
the Skopos Theory. Current Chinese studies on Marrakechs rhetorical devices often focus on appreciation or specific devices, with limited
comparative analysis between translations, especially from a Skopos Theory perspective. The Skopos Theory highlights the translations purpose and target readers response. The thesis aims to determine if adhering to this theory aids in translating stylistic devices. Through detailed
analysis, it finds that the Skopos, coherence, and fidelity principles guide the translation of rhetorical devices in Marrakech.

Keywords

Marrakech; Rhetorical Devices; The Skopos Theory

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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.70711/frim.v2i9.5234

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