Extended reading

Description method:

1, example

Give examples to explain things, make the things to be explained specific and make readers understand. This method of explanation is called example.

Example: Clouds can foretell the weather. For example, in Xinjiang, the appearance of clouds means rain. -"Looking at the Clouds to Know the Weather"

2. References (for reference)

In order to make the explanation more substantial and specific, we can quote some documents, poems, proverbs, famous sayings, etc., which can make the explanation more convincing. Benefits: Make the article more convincing. Reflect the accuracy of explanatory language. Quoting ancient poems: making expository writing more poetic? .

Example: In the Tang Dynasty, it was said that it was "fantastic, and people don't know why". -"China Stone Arch Bridge" (which can increase the persuasiveness of the article)

3. Column number

In order to specify the things to be explained, you can also use the method of enumerating numbers to make readers understand. It should be noted that the quoted figures must be accurate, and even the estimated figures must have reliable basis and be as approximate as possible.

For example, Zhao Zhouqiao is very majestic, with a total length of 50.82 meters, a width of 9.6 meters at both ends, and a narrow middle and a width of 9 meters. -"China Stone Arch Bridge" (accurately reflected)

Step 4 classify

It is often difficult to explain the characteristics of things unilaterally. According to the similarities and differences of shapes, properties, causes and functions of things, things can be divided into several categories, and then explained one by one according to the categories. This method of explanation is called classification. Classification is an important way to explain complex things clearly. Sometimes it is necessary to explain the characteristics and essence of things from several aspects, which is also a classification.

For example, screens can be divided into gold screens, silver screens, gold screens, painted screens, stone screens, wooden screens, bamboo screens, and so on. Thus, there is a distinction between elegance and vulgarity in art, and it also reveals the different economic and cultural levels of users. -"Say" screen "(let readers know the types of screens. )

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Comparing the similarities between two different things to highlight the shape characteristics of things and enhance the vividness and vividness of explanation is called analogy.

The explanation method of metaphor in expository writing is consistent with metaphor in rhetoric, argument and association. The difference is that there are similes, metaphors and metaphors in figurative rhetoric, while similes and metaphors are mostly used for description, while metaphors are inappropriate.

Example: The bridge opening of the stone arch bridge is curved, just like a rainbow. -"China Stone Arch Bridge" can make the explained object vivid. )

Step 6 imitate appearance

In order to make the explained object more vivid and concrete, we can imitate appearance, which is called "copy (mó) appearance".

Some of these stone lions are hugging their mother and son, some are whispering, some are listening to the sound of running water, and some are watching pedestrians. -"China Stone Arch Bridge" (makes the explanation more concrete and vivid. )

7. Provisions

Defining the essential characteristics of a concept with concise language and scientific terms is called definition. Definition can accurately reveal the essence of things.

Example: Overall planning method is a mathematical method to arrange the working process. -"overall planning method" (can accurately reveal the essence of things. )

Step 8 explain

From one side, make some general explanations about a certain characteristic of things. This method is called explanation.

A big arch has two small arches on each shoulder. This creative design not only saves stone and reduces the weight of the bridge, but also increases the water flow in the bridge hole and reduces the impact of flood on the bridge when the river surges. At the same time, add an arch on the arch to make the bridge more beautiful. -"China Stone Arch Bridge" makes readers understand the ingenuity of this design. )

9. In order to explain very complicated things clearly, charts can be used to make up for the lack of words and explain something more directly. More specific.