Monday, 5 October 2015

Introduction to Genre

Intro to Genre 

Genre - a style or category of art , music , or literature. 

Sub-Genre- a subdivision of a genre of literature, music, film, ect. 

Hybrid Genre - is a genre that's made of at least two different stylistic categories. 

Codes & Conventions - the familiar and predictable forms and techniques used by the media to communicate certain ideas or to convey a desired impression. Technical codes include camera angles, sound, and lighting. Symbolic codes include the language, dress, and actions of character.

Genre Trope- a trope is a familiar and repeated symbol, meme, theme, motif, style, character or thing that permeates a particular type of literature. They are usually tied heavily to genre. For example , tropes in horror literature and film include the mad scientist or a dark and stormy night. 

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