" Childhoods " was mainly about the growth of the protagonist, Aliosha, from childhood to youth. The following are the descriptions and rhetorical devices in this book: Description: 1. Description of psychology: Through Aliosha's monologue and inner monologue, it described the contradiction, pain and loneliness in his heart. 2. Description of the environment: Through the description of the local customs and natural environment of the town, it shows the environment in which Aliosha grew up. 3. Description of the details: Through the description of the streets, buildings, food and other details of the town, the unique charm of the town was portrayed. 4. Comparisons: By comparing Aliosha's childhood with others, it highlights his unique experiences and encounters. Rhetoric: 1 Metaphor: By comparing Aliosha's childhood to a long journey, it shows the hardships and challenges he experienced. 2. Personification: By personifying the residents and items of the town, the characters and emotions are given to them to enhance the appeal of the novel. 3. Exaggeration: By exaggerating Aliosha's childhood experiences and encounters, he emphasized his uniqueness and uniqueness. 4. Rhetorical question: By raising questions in the novel to guide the reader to think, it increases the reasoning and thinking value of the novel. Through rich descriptions and rhetorical devices, the novel portrayed Aliosha's childhood experience and growth process, making readers feel the contradictions and pain in his heart, and at the same time, showing Dostoevsky's literary talent and depth.