Prose has always been loved by readers. A good prose not only gives people a beautiful enjoyment, but also deeply shocks the readers' hearts, making them endlessly read. The reason largely depends on the delicate structure of the prose. In more than twenty years of Chinese teaching practice, I have accumulated some experience in prose writing for middle school students. Below, I will only talk about my own views on the structural techniques of the main part of prose.
After sorting out, I think there are 11 main structural forms of the main body of prose.
1. Beyond time and space, fragments are connected
The main text is composed of several fragments in parallel. Each fragment is summarized by a central sentence, and each fragment is described by a set of shots. (This group of shots is not limited by time and space, can appear at the same time, and has the characteristics of transcending time and space). The descriptive language is strong and simple. In this way, multiple fragments are connected to better reveal the same theme from different angles.
Example: Student composition "Feel the Beauty of Life"
The main part consists of four paragraphs, the first sentence of the first paragraph: Feel the natural beauty of life. (Hangzhou West Lake, Huangguoshu Waterfall, Alishan, Sun Moon Lake) The first sentence of the second paragraph: Feel the creative beauty of life. (The Pyramids of Egypt, the Great Wall of China, the Forbidden City) The first sentence of the third paragraph: Feel the beauty of human ethics in life. (Adults look after children, young people support old people...) First sentence of the fourth paragraph: Feel the human beauty of life. (The ice and snow disaster in the south, the Wenchuan earthquake...)
2. A thread runs through, and the sentiment is long and lasting.
The article uses a specific thing as a clue to express one's continuous affection for it.
Example: Online composition "Thank you for being with me all the way"
By comparing the periods of "childhood", "later days", "high school entrance examination" and "college entrance examination", I and The summary of the story between the bamboo flute expresses the deep affection between myself and the bamboo flute day and night.
3. The title leads and draws attention
There is a small title above each paragraph in the main part, which is clear and eye-catching and allows readers to focus on a certain point of view.
For example, the 2008 Hebei Province High School Entrance Examination essay: "Our lives are full of sunshine"
There is an excellent essay with three paragraphs in the text, and the subtitles above each paragraph are: "In the Classroom", "On the court", "at the school gate".
4. Describe the event first, and summarize at the end of the paragraph
Each paragraph in the main body of the article briefly describes an event, and there is a summary at the end of the paragraph to put the finishing touch.
Example: Student composition "That scene I will never forget"
The main part has three paragraphs. The first paragraph: briefly describes the ice and snow disaster in the south and the selfless assistance of the people across the country. The end of the paragraph summarizes: " That scene will never be forgotten by me! Because that scene was so touching!" Paragraph 2: A brief description of the Russian pole vaulter Isinbayeva constantly breaking her own records at the Beijing Olympics. Summary at the end of the paragraph: "That scene will be forever unforgettable by me. ! Because that scene was transcendent!" Paragraph 3: Briefly describe the Sanlu milk powder incident, summary at the end of the paragraph: "I will never forget that scene! Because there is a lesson in that scene!"
5. First mention of paragraph Lead, parallel statement
Each paragraph in the main body part uses a central sentence to summarize the lead, and each paragraph has a relationship of parallel statement.
Example: Student composition "Unforgettable 2008"
Four paragraphs of text, the first paragraph leads with the following sentence: "Unforgettable the fearless character of the people after the 2008 ice disaster." The first paragraph of the second paragraph Leading sentence: "Unforgettable the spirit of people never giving up during the 2008 earthquake." Leading sentence of the third paragraph: "Unforgettable the glory of the 2008 Centennial Olympic Games." Leading sentence of the fourth paragraph: "Unforgettable the 2008 aerospace industry. Achievements. ”
6. Affectionate dialogue, integrating ancient and modern times
There are often articles that break the boundaries between ancient and modern times, go into history, and have dialogues and exchanges with sages, saints, and celebrities.
Example: Online composition "Eternal Regret and Immortal Promise"
The first sentences of each paragraph of the text are: "You must still remember Wolonggang...", "So you blog Wangpochu used fire...", "So you borrowed the east wind from the Seven Star Altar...", "So you took Sichuan and Shu from the west...", "So you conquered Soochow in the east and rejected Cao Cao in the north."
< p>7. Repeatedly chanting, deep feelings and deep meaningsEach paragraph in the main part starts with the same sentence, chanting repeatedly, deep feelings and deep meanings, reaching the effect of infecting readers and deepening the theme.
Example: Student composition "Life is wonderful because of reading"
The main part consists of four paragraphs, the first sentence of each paragraph is: "Life is wonderful because of reading!"
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8. Write in the details, and see the big from the small
Each paragraph of the main part focuses on the details, starting from the small things in life, using the small to see the big, and revealing the theme.
Example: Student composition "Sunshine of the Soul"
Three paragraphs of text, the first sentence of the first paragraph: "The Sunshine of the Soul is a short greeting." The first sentence of the second paragraph : "The sunshine of the soul is a simple 'I'm sorry'." The first sentence of the third paragraph: "The sunshine of the soul is a small help to others."
9. Symbols of phenology and expressive expressions
p>Some articles use seasonal changes and phenological phenomena to convey certain information and expressions through symbolic techniques.
Example: Student composition "My Grandma"
The main part has three paragraphs. The first sentence of the first paragraph is: "In autumn, the leaves turned yellow, and grandma was sent to the operating room." The first sentence of the second paragraph: "The leaves fell quietly, and grandma left me forever." The first sentence of the third paragraph: "The dead trees have sprouted new shoots, and I have grown up."
10. Poems lead the way and demonstrate character
Each paragraph in the main part begins with a famous verse, and then introduces the characters, praising the protagonist's great character and noble integrity.
Example: Student composition "Into the Fragrance of Books"
Three paragraphs of text, the first paragraph: "No one has died since ancient times, and his loyalty will be remembered by history." (Wen Tianxiang)... The second paragraph: "There will be strong winds and waves, and I will hang sails directly across the sea." (Li Bai)... The third paragraph: "Pick chrysanthemums under the eastern fence, and leisurely see the Nanshan Mountain." (Tao Yuanming)...
< p>11. Lyrics playback, arousing people's reverieEach paragraph of the main part begins with lyrics, introducing the people and things being chanted, and making people think deeply.
Example: Student composition "Into Love"
Three paragraphs of the text, the first paragraph: "You used to be very careful and asked me to borrow half an eraser. You also had no intention of He mentioned in the novel, "You like to be with me..." "You at the same table" - eliciting the love of the same tablemate. The second paragraph: "Someone will bring you your new schoolbag when you enter school, someone will hold your flower-folding umbrella in the rain, and someone will pack your favorite three-delicate stuffing for you..." "Mother" - Excerpt maternal love. The third paragraph: "Father is the ladder to the sky, father is the ox that pulls the cart..." "Father" - elicits fatherly love.
The above is the author's discussion on prose structure techniques. There are inevitable shortcomings. I welcome criticism and correction from experts, scholars and colleagues.
Yuan Dongshun, teacher, currently lives in Fengnan District, Tangshan City, Hebei Province.