What genre is The Analects?

1 Biographical style is two dialogues, focusing on taking notes. That is, through a certain situation, simulate the conversation between them (usually two people). Dialogue style is different from other styles in that it reflects the presence of the interlocutor, so readers can easily hear the teachings of ancient Tessa, as if they were in the context at that time, vivid and vivid. Mencius is an argumentative essay, which is debated through dialogue. Compared with the Analects of Confucius, it is longer and more discussed, which is a form of transition from recorded prose to monographic papers. Some chapters still retain the form of quotations, which are a collection of quotations from Mencius. However, most chapters are argumentative essays debated through dialogue. This form not only carries arguments and viewpoints, but also has narrative function, which makes the article plot and story-telling.