12. Interpret

1. Definition:

Clearify the meaning of something and express your own opinion on it.

2. Examples:

Interpret the message the author wants to convey.

Interpret the protagonists wish to die.

3. Description:

This operator verb focusses on the meaning the author wants to convey. You have to analyse this meaning and explain it in a broader context. It is crucial to understand not only the text or excerpt, but also the circumstances that lead the writer to compose the text. Furthermore, you have to include your opinon as an interpretation is always personal opinion. Nobody, but the author, knows exactly what the author wants to say.

4. Helpful Vocabulary:

-The author attacks the idea that...

-The author criticises the atitude of...

-The author neglects the fact that...

-The author defends the argument that...

-The author has a emotional attitude towards...

-His/ Her view is prejudiced when he says that ...

by Daniel Eiken