The basic knowledge of novels included: 1. Plot: One of the basic elements of a novel is that the plot usually includes a fascinating story background, main characters, conflicts, solutions, etc. 2. Character image: The character image of a novel refers to the characters with personalities and characteristics that are created in the novel, including the protagonist, supporting characters, and villains. 3. Plot structure: The plot structure of a novel, including the beginning, development, climax, and ending, is usually organized in a certain logical order. 4. The theme of the novel refers to the core ideas or values that the novel wants to express. It can be emotional, moral, social, historical, and other issues. 5. Language style: The language style of a novel refers to the language, expression, rhetoric, etc. used in the novel, including spoken language, written language, dialect, etc. 6. Literature Form: The literary forms of the novel include classical, modern, romantic, science fiction, horror, and so on. Each literary form has its own specific characteristics and style. Creation methods: The creation methods of novels include realism, realism, symbolism, magical realism, and so on. Each creation method has its own specific creative ideas and styles. This was the basic knowledge of novels, and of course, there were many other aspects such as novel structure, character creation, plot design, and so on. Different novels also had different characteristics and forms of expression.