Interpretation Of Interpretation

Use interpretation of literary texts

Have you ever finished reading a novel or short story and thought: 'What did the author mean?' Or maybe you asked yourself: 'Why did the author write this?' It is natural for us to ask these questions when we read. Part of the reading process is to make connections to the writing, which means you spend time interpreting it.

What does it mean to interpret literature? When you interpret literature, you are trying to find the meaning and significance of the story. You are asking yourself both what the text means and why it is important.

One of the best ways to interpret writing is to use the text as a guide. When you use the text as a guide, you are examining the main elements of the story and seeing how they relate to each other to find the meaning and importance of the

Fictional stories may be based on actual events or people or may be based entirely on the author’s imagination, but they all contain elements that are made up or created by the author. Most critics agree that the elements that make up a work of fiction are: plot (a storyline), characters, action, and conflict. A fiction writer may manipulate diction, sentence structure, phrasing, dialogue, and other aspects of language to create a certain style or mood. The communicative effect created by the author's style is sometimes referred to as the story's voice. Every writer has his or her own unique style, or voice. Style is sometimes regarded as one of the fundamental elements of fiction. Fiction can be sub-divided into mystery, fantasy, science fiction, historical fiction and so on.

• Poetry

Poetry is verse written to create a response of thought and feeling from the reader. It often uses rhythm and rhyme to help convey its meaning.

I Never Knew

I never knew about happiness;

I didn’t think dreams came true;

I couldn’t believe in