Duality embodies a form of thinking, that is, symmetry, fairness, neatness and preciseness, and also embodies the characteristics of the Chinese nation's thinking personality, which is a rhetorical form with China characteristics. Dual rhetoric originated in the pre-Qin period and was later adopted by literati.
Duality is a rhetorical way to express two corresponding or similar or identical meanings with a pair of phrases or sentences with equal words, the same structure and the same meaning. Features: the language is concise, the sentence pattern is neat, the phonology is harmonious, and it is full of rhythm and musical beauty, which makes the two meanings complement each other and set off each other, enhancing the touching effect of the language.
Many idioms, sayings and proverbs have a dual structure, such as "iron wall", "deep-rooted", "no village before, no village behind", "drum on the face, no gong behind" and so on. Poetry pays attention to neat and striking language form and harmonious and beautiful voice, so it often uses antithesis. Proper use of some antithetical sentences in prose can also increase the rhythmic beauty of language. However, whether it is poetry or prose, the use of duality should be subject to the needs of content, and rote learning is not allowed.
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Duality: A figure of speech in which two phrases or sentences with the same structure, equal number of words and symmetrical meaning are used to express opposite, similar or related meanings, which is called duality.
Duality, commonly known as antithesis, is called duality in rhymes such as poetry, music and fu.
The antithetical sentences have unique artistic features, which look neat and striking, sound sonorous and pleasing to the ear, are catchy to read, easy to remember and recite, and are deeply loved by people.
Duality usually refers to a rhetorical device consisting of two opposite phrases or sentences with the same number of words, similar syntax, level and related meanings. The dual relationship is close, concise and concentrated, and has strong generalization power; From the formal point of view, the front and back parts are uniform, the syllables are harmonious and full of rhythm. Strict duality also stresses levelness and makes full use of Chinese tones.