How Steel Was Tempered is a novel that reflects the life of workers and the revolutionary struggle in the process of Soviet industrialization. Its language features include: 1. Simple and natural: The language in the novel is simple and clear. It does not pursue gorgeous rhetoric and excessive rhetoric. Instead, it uses real language to describe the characters and events so that the readers can feel the credibility and reality of the language. 2. Vivid and powerful: The language in the novel is full of appeal and expressiveness. It uses vivid and powerful language to portray the characters and plots, so that readers can deeply understand the inner world and struggle experience of the characters, and feel the power and touching of the novel. 3. Conciseness: The language in the novel is concise and clear, not long and complicated, and the words are simple and easy to understand. This allows the reader to quickly understand the theme and plot of the novel, and at the same time, they can enjoy the concise pleasure of reading. 4. Symbolism: The language in the novel uses symbolism to express the theme and meaning. For example, the word "steel" can be interpreted as symbolizing the tenacity and perseverance of the workers in the novel, as well as the strength and victory of the revolution. These symbolic techniques made the language of the novel more symbolic and artistic.