For Walter Benjamin, what is created by the co-existence of ST and TT?
A) Clear language
B) Pure language
C) Literal translation

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Walter Benjamin believes that the co-existence of ST and TT creates a "pure language" or a language that has not been tarnished by any cultural or historical influences. He argues that this pure language can be found in the act of translation because the translator must strive to maintain the original meaning of the ST without adding any of their own biases or interpretations. Therefore, B is the best choice as it reflects Benjamin's view on the effect of translation on language.

For Walter Benjamin, What Is Created by the Co-Existence of ST