1, concise and lively
The language of Historical Records is concise and lively, which can be said to be word for word, without nonsense, and the historical content is expressed in concise language. Sima Qian's words are directly expressed without modification, giving people a bright feeling.
Step 2 visualize
The vividness of the language in Historical Records is mainly manifested in the use of rhetorical devices such as metaphor to create a distinctive image. This vividness comes from the author's imagination, and Sima Qian vividly portrayed the image of a real thing through his own imagination.
So that readers can follow the imagination provided by the author when reading and realize a perfect understanding of art. For example, the scene of Jing Ke stabbing Qin and Num to bid farewell, the generous farewell on this occasion, and Jing Ke's unrepentant ambition and courage will give readers a great shock.
3. Diversification of language expression.
In the process of the creation of Historical Records, Sima Qian can adjust the language expression according to different contexts, thus diversifying the language and changing the form according to the content, so the form is the content and the content is the form, and the two complement each other.
In the same article, elegant words and common sayings appear at the same time, each with its own beauty, but it is completely boring to read, which shows Sima Qian's superb ability to master language. It is this ever-changing language expression that makes the language more tense and attractive to readers, thus expressing deeper connotations.