The use of foil is a characteristic of the writing of this article. This article records two things, one is Chen Yaozi shooting an arrow, and the other is an oil seller draining oil; these two things are not juxtaposed in the article, but are classified in importance and priority.
The oil seller draining the oil is the main part, while Chen Yaozi's archery is the secondary part and a foil. It is written that Chen Yaozi was good at shooting "eighty-nine out of ten times", which further highlights the superb and exquisite skills of the oil seller who drained the oil from the money hole without getting the money wet. It is written that Chen Yaozi became boastful and arrogant when he had some achievements, which contrasted the modest and simple virtues of the oil seller. Chen Yaozi's imposing manner is reflected in the oil seller's calm and unhurried attitude.
Because of the strong foreshadowing and background of Chen Yaozi’s archery, the main part is fully highlighted. The author of Chen Yaozi's archery briefly described it with "eighty-nine out of ten", while for the oil seller draining the oil, he used a series of verbs to describe the process in more detail.
The narrative is detailed and clear, which highlights the focus of the article. In short, the use of foil makes this 135-word essay alternately dense and focused; clear, euphemistic and vivid; the theme is clearly expressed, thought-provoking, and inspiring. .
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The most exciting part of the article’s portrayal of the two people is undoubtedly the dialogue between the two. In this paragraph, the author’s methods of portraying the two characters are different. of. Regarding Chen Yaozi, he used three "rhetorical questions" in succession to highlight his arrogant, rude, outspoken and irritable character, and his "anger" overflowed in his words.
The answer to the "oil seller" is understated, as simple as "the old man said". As for the expression and mood when "the old man said", the author did not exaggerate it. Not exaggerating is actually the greatest exaggeration. The calmness and calmness of the old man show the calmness, sophistication and calmness of the old man.
After the performance of the art of drinking oil, Chen Yaozi was taught "I don't have him either" by saying "I don't have him either". It's not hard to imagine his complacency. The use of the modal particle "er (ear)" expresses the old man's teaching tone with ease: There is really nothing here, boy! It's just that I'm familiar with it. I've seen a lot of old man!
The old man whose name was not recorded was clearly using "live performances" to educate Chen Yaozi, a famous young man at the time. The oil seller appears as a preacher in the article. The author sets this character as an "oil seller" rather than an "oil seller", giving him rich connotations in terms of age and experience. ,
This rich connotation includes the knowledge of "more bridges crossed than the roads walked", the sophistication and restraint that has had time to accumulate, and the proficient skill of judging oil. All these, These are all qualifications that enable the old man to preach.
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