Decoding Liu Yong’s Graceful Artistry | Generated by AI
Question: Which option correctly identifies the main artistic characteristics of “Ba Sheng Gan Zhou (Facing the Drizzling Evening Rain over the River Sky)”?
Answer:
The correct answer is B, and your choice D is a common but understandable misjudgment. Let’s break it down clearly and exam-oriented.
1. Core Artistic Style of 《八声甘州·对潇潇暮雨洒江天》
This poem is written by Liu Yong (柳永), whose defining literary identity is:
- Leader of 婉约派 (the Graceful and Restrained School)
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Known for:
- Plain, colloquial language (白描)
- Strong emotional expression through concrete imagery
- Appeal to both refined and popular audiences (雅俗共赏)
This poem is a model work of that style.
2. Why Option B Is Correct
Option B:
运用白描语言状物传情,雅俗共赏,堪称婉约风格的当行本色
This matches the poem exactly:
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白描语言
- Simple, direct description: “潇潇暮雨”“长亭”“骤雨初歇”
- No heavy symbolism or grand metaphors
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状物传情
- Emotions (sorrow of separation) are conveyed through scenery, not explicit moral or political statements
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婉约风格的当行本色
- “当行本色” means most authentic, representative form
- This poem is a textbook example of Liu Yong’s婉约 style
➡️ Therefore, B accurately summarizes the poem’s main artistic feature, which is exactly what exam questions care about.
3. Why Option D Is Wrong (But Tempting)
Option D:
借助景物抒发物是人非、江山易主的伤痛,内蕴丰富
Why this is incorrect:
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“江山易主” (dynastic change, political loss) ❌ Not a theme of this poem ❌ More typical of Southern Song poets like Xin Qiji or Jiang Kui
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Liu Yong’s sorrow here is:
- Personal
- Emotional
- Romantic separation
- Not historical or political
So although the poem does use scenery to express emotion, the type of emotion described in D is wrong, making the whole option incorrect.
4. Quick Elimination of Other Options
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A (比兴、象征) ❌ Overstates symbolism ❌ Liu Yong favors direct description, not heavy allegory
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C (豪放与婉约并存) ❌ More suitable for Su Shi ❌ Liu Yong is not known for “豪放”
5. Exam Tip (Very Important)
When the question asks for “主要艺术特点”, always prioritize:
- Poet’s school/style
- Representative techniques
- Textbook labels
For Liu Yong:
白描 + 婉约 + 市民化语言 is almost always the safe answer.
Final Takeaway
- ✅ Correct answer: B
- ❌ Your choice D fails because it misattributes political-historical meaning
- 📌 Remember: 《八声甘州》= 婉约派的标准答案
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