Modern Practical Chinese Rhetoric (Teaching Material for the Reform of Talent Cultivation Mode and Open Education Pilot Program of the Ministry of Education)

Author: Li Qingrong
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Publish Date: 2002-12-18
Features: Rhetoric is an important component of modern Chinese. The purpose of this textbook is to enable students, through learning, to understand and master the basic knowledge of Chinese rhetoric, improve their ability to use language and text, and develop their appreciation for Chinese rhetoric, thereby laying a solid foundation in these areas. When compiling the textbook, the following points were kept in mind:
First, emphasis on practicality. The textbook does not focus on academic discussions of rhetoric theory but primarily addresses the practical needs of verbal communication and existing problems in rhetorical practice, providing targeted explanations. When introducing rhetorical techniques and methods, the emphasis is placed on their rhetorical effects, with strengthened analysis of examples and identification of common errors to draw attention.
Second, highlighting current rhetorical practices in social life. Since the "May Fourth Movement," excellent literary works and other exemplary texts have been our subjects of study. In particular, the rich and diverse rhetorical practices in contemporary social life deserve greater attention. Language use in newspapers, television, radio, and other aspects of life are included in our analysis, aiming to give the textbook a sense of timeliness and freshness.
Third, focusing on concise and essential content. The field of Chinese rhetoric is vast, but this textbook only highlights key aspects: the refinement of words, the selection of sentence structures, and the application of rhetorical patterns. The aesthetic value of the sound of language is highly important but often overlooked, so a dedicated chapter is included to introduce related content. All of these are fundamental elements of language expression, closely related to verbal communication.