- GENRE INTRODUCTION
Definition -
Genre is the term for any category of literature or other forms of art or culture, e.g. music, film, book. They are formed by conventions that change over time as new genres are invented and the use of old ones are discontinued.
Examples -
Horror/Thriller, Chick Flick, Fantasy, Action/Adventure, Blockbuster, Romance, Romantic Comedy, Western, Comedy, Sci-Fi
Every genre is governed by a set of codes and conventions, or rules that are followed. For example, a horror film would have suspensful creepy music, dark lighting, silence, sudden noises, shadows, heavy breathing, heartbeats and isolation.
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