1, form:
Poetry is usually unified, while the form of words is relatively flexible. For example, metrical poems usually only use flat and even rhymes, which rhyme to the end without rhyme change in the middle; Words are allowed to be flat, with rhyme in the middle and variable rhyme feet. In addition, the second and third pairs of metrical poems must be antithetical, and the words of antithesis are relatively flexible.
2. Language style:
The language of poetry is usually solemn and formal, and the main themes are the rise and fall of the country, the sufferings of people's livelihood, ambition and the ups and downs of the official sea. The language of the words is charming and delicate, and the themes are mostly love, acacia, parting and joys and sorrows in life between men and women.
3. As far as the theme is concerned:
Poems can be selected freely, and words must have epigraph names. For example, Memory of Jiangnan is actually the epigraph name of a word, and the common epigraph names are Yugezi, Manjianghong, Shuihutou and so on. Different epigraph names correspond to different tunes, which is the process of writing lyrics after the poet gets the score.
4. Relationship with music:
The relationship between poetry and words and music is also different. In ancient China, unhappy people were called poems and happy people were called songs, which were collectively called poems. Ci reached its peak in the Song Dynasty and became one of the important ways of literary creation in later generations.
The benefits of learning poetry:
1. Improve cultural literacy: Ancient poetry is one of the outstanding cultural heritages of the Chinese nation, which contains rich historical, cultural and social background. Through study, we can have a deeper understanding of China culture and history, and enhance our cultural self-confidence and sense of identity.
2. Enhance language skills: the use of ancient poetry is very subtle. Through study and appreciation, improve reading comprehension, writing ability and expression ability.
3. Expand life experience: Ancient poems describe life experience and worldly wisdom in many different situations. By studying them, we can have a deeper understanding of human nature and social reality, thus expanding our life horizons and experiences.
4. Cultivate sentiment: Ancient poetry can often arouse people's feelings, make people feel that they have something in common with ancient poets, have good emotional counseling and life inspiration, and help to cultivate sentiment and improve the quality of life.