10: What is Genre

Definitions
Genre: a category of artistic, musical or literary composition characterised by a particular style, form or content.

Sub-genre: a subdivision of a genre of literature, music or film.

Hybrid genre: a genre in fiction that blends themes and elements from two or more genres.

Codes and conventions: system of sings put together to create meaning. Habits or long accepted ways of doing things. 

Genre tropes: a familiar or repeated symbol

Genre preference 1   

Genre: comedy
Conventions of genre you most like: everyday people exaggerated, slapstick comedy, everyday settings
Films from this genre you have enjoyed: the three stooges                                                                                            

Genre preference 2           

Genre: thriller
Conventions of genre you most like: suspension and the storyline
Films from this genre you have enjoyed: Hostage                                                                                              

Genre preference 3

Genre: action
Conventions of genre you most like: fast passed action, explosions, guns and fight scenes
Films from this genre you have enjoyed: Fast and furious.