What does the paint-by-numbers metaphor imply about the role of the translator?

A. The translator is putting the words of the original author in a new
language and not making any decisions or changes.

B. The translator is summarizing a story to give readers its basic
outline but leaving out most of the details.

C. The translator is changing a work's context and structure to allow
people from different cultures to understand it better.

D. The translator is using words in their original language and
providing footnotes so that readers know what the words mean.