The artistic features of the novel included: 1. Imagination and fiction: The novel is a fictional literary form that uses the author's imagination and creativity to create fictional characters, events, and plots in the real world, allowing the reader to create imagination and feelings while reading. 2. Shaping the image: The image in the novel refers to the characters depicted in the novel, including the protagonist, supporting characters, and villains. The author creates images to show the character's personality, psychology, and fate so that the readers can resonate with the character. 3. Plot arrangement: The plot of a novel is the story line that the author presents by arranging the interactions and conflicts between the characters. The arrangement of the plot could let the readers feel the tension and suspense of the story. 4. Use of language: The language of the novel refers to the language forms used in the novel, including vocabulary, grammar, rhetoric, etc. The use of language could make the readers feel the appeal and artistry of the novel. The theme of the novel refers to the feelings and values that the author wants to express. Different novels had different topics, and the author used the topic to express his thoughts and values. 6. Styles and Genres: The novel can display different artistic features according to different styles and schools, including classical novels, modern novels, science fiction, horror novels, etc. Different schools had different artistic characteristics and ways of expression.