Wolf Totem was a fantasy novel set in the grasslands of northern China. It used a variety of literary techniques to describe the nature of wolves, including: 1. Symbolism: The wolf in the novel was given a strong symbolic meaning, representing tenacity, courage, indomitable and other qualities. For example, the hardness and sharpness of the wolf's teeth were seen as a symbol of indomitable spirit, and the hardness and strength of the wolf's claws were seen as a symbol of courage. 2. Anthropomorphism: The wolves in the novel are endowed with human emotions and behaviors such as loyalty to their masters and greed for food. This kind of personification technique made the image of the wolf more three-dimensional and rich, making it easier for the readers to resonate. 3. Horror elements: The wolves in the novel are described as existences with horror elements such as wolf shadows, wolf howls, etc. These elements enhance the horror atmosphere of the novel and attract the readers 'attention. 4. Comparisons and contrast: The contrast between wolves and other animals in the novel was also one of the commonly used literary techniques. For example, wolves were more intelligent and capable than other animals, but they were also more cruel and ruthless than other animals. This kind of contrast and contrast could enhance the expressiveness of the novel. 5. Metaphors and hints: The wolf in the novel is also used with some metaphor and hints. For example, the idiom "Wolf is coming" implies the arrival of danger and threat. At the same time, some plots and characters in the novel also have a certain hint effect, such as the wolf attack and the death of the protagonist, which makes the readers constantly guess and think during the reading process.