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Commercial Genre Unit
Definition of Genre:A category or grouping of literary or
artistic works that share certain general stylistic elements, forms or techniques
The basic genres we will study:Fantasy and Science FictionAction and AdventureThriller and HorrorRomance
Definition of Sub-Genre:
A category or grouping of similar storytelling that share certain specific stylistic elements
A sub-category within a particular genre or category
Examples of Fantasy sub-genres:High/epic fantasy (eg. Lord of the Rings)Time Travel (eg. The Time Traveller’s Wife)Vampire (eg. Dracula, Twilight)
FantasyFantasy is often
characterized by a departure from the accepted rules by which individuals perceive the world
it represents that which is impossible (unexplained) and outside the parameters of our known, reality
Make-believe is what this genre is all about
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Science Fiction
deals with the impact of imagined innovations in science or technology, often in a futuristic setting
largely based on writing rationally about alternative possibilities
settings for science fiction are speculative, imaginary
Action/Adventure Traditionally aimed at male readers, features physical action and violence, often around a quest or military-style mission
The conflict typically involves commandos, mercenaries, terrorists, smugglers, pirates, spies and the like
Stories often include elements of technology, weapons, and other hardware, but may also include unarmed combat
Thriller
Thrillers heavily stimulate the viewer's moods: a high level of anticipation, ultra-heightened expectation, uncertainty, anxiety, suspense, excitement, tension, terror
The cover-up of important information from the viewer and fight/chase scenes are common methods
Sub-genres: CrimeMysteryPsychologicalParanoid
Horror
intended to, or has the capacity to frighten its viewers, inducing feelings of horror and terror
can be either supernatural or non-supernatural
The genre has ancient origins, reformulated in the eighteenth century as Gothic horror.
Romance
central love story an emotionally
satisfying endingromance novels/films
may have varying tones, settings, plots, levels of sexuality
The Focus of our Unit:
Our main learning goals =I will understand the elements of several genresI will be able to identify genre elements in texts
and films I will be able to write a formal literary essay