Question

what is the meaning of interpretation in the following sentence? some writers like to allow readers to create their own interpretation of the story. interpretation means having creativity. interpretation means a state of understanding. interpretation means to be able to fix.

Explanation:

In literature, interpretation refers to how readers make sense of a story. It is a form of understanding the text based on one's own perspective and knowledge. It is not about creativity in a general sense (though creativity can play a part in forming an interpretation), nor about being able to fix something.

Answer:

Interpretation means a state of understanding.