八股文的“股对”韵律探析

Rhythms of “Parallel Arguments” in Eight-part Essays

八股文的"股对"是其文章主体部分,常被认为是"扩大了的律诗的对句"。与严格的对偶不同,其"股对"更多地讲究意对,它不仅富有鲜明的形式美,而且富含和谐的韵律美。"股对"的韵律特征主要表现在三个方面:其一,音步节奏的对称性;其二,平仄调配的和谐性;其三,声韵组合的一致性。

As main parts of eight-part essay, ＂parallel arguments＂ are often considered as ＂couplets of expanded regulated verses＂. Unlike strict antithesis, they attach more importance to correctness of meanings. Apart from their distinctive linguistic forms, they are also rich in wonderful harmonious rhythms. The prosodic characteristics of ＂parallel arguments＂ are mainly reflected from three aspects, including symmetric foot rhythm, harmonious tonal patterns and consistent initial-final combinations.