def METHOD_NAME(self, decode=None, value=None):
    """Return an Option element of the appropriate class from this option
    number.
    An initial value may be set using the decode or value options, and will
    be fed to the resulting object's decode method or value property,
    respectively."""
    option = self.format(self)
    if decode is not None:
        option.decode(decode)
    if value is not None:
        option.value = value
    return option