Generally speaking, there are two classification methods: one is based on content, which is divided into two categories: lyric poetry and narrative poetry; the other is based on form, which is divided into two categories: metrical poetry and free verse. kind. The characteristics of poetry are that it reflects social real life in highly summarized language, has a strong flavor of the times, has a distinct theme, and is full of emotions and rich imagination. When reciting poetry, you should pay attention to the following points:
1. Understand the background and clarify the purpose. Before reciting poetry, you should understand the historical background of the poetry writing and why the author wrote this poem. After understanding the background and purpose, you will have a deeper understanding of the content of the work. When reciting, you will be able to arouse your passion and express yourself well. The poet's will and mind.
2. Use imagination and design boldly. Although a poem describes emotions, scenes, people, and objects, each has its own characteristics, but they are all inseparable from images. When poets express their feelings, they often use images to express what they want to say. When we recite poetry, we must use image thinking to enrich our imagination with "poetry and painting", and at the same time, we must boldly use association to design. You can learn more poetry recitation skills on the Xigutang Chinese Studies website.
3. The rhythm is harmonious and the language is fluent. Rhythm is the musicality of language, and its alternating regular phenomenon of the strength, weakness, and length of sounds. The priority of rhythm changes with the ups and downs of people's emotions and changes in the environment. The rhythm of poetry is especially obvious. Take the five-character or seven-character quatrains of ancient poetry as an example. If you do not master the rhythm, it will give people a chaotic feeling after reciting it. To master the rhythm, it is mainly to handle the pauses and beats of the poems.
Recitation is an indispensable part of learning poetry. To recite a poem well, you must master the recitation skills, such as the pitch, the volume, the strength of the voice, the speed, etc. The contrast, ups and downs, and changes make the whole recitation like a beautiful movement.