Comparing Genre

What convention does this definition describe: "Many genres feature elements of cinematic language (symbols, sound, visuals, camera use etc.) that communicate tone and atmosphere that viewers associate with those genres more than others."

• Setting

• Presentation/iconic imagery

• Themes

Which of the following are examples of the genre convention "theme"?

• The phrases "rags to riches", "crime does not play" and "absolute power corrupts absolutely" are common in the gangster film genre.

• Any given genre naturally emerges not because Hollywood thinks it will sell, but because it gives narrative voice to something essential to our culture

• Movies in the action genre often shoot combat from many different angles to allow for a fast paced editing style that represents the action from a constantly shifting perspective to increase the experience of the characters fighting onscreen.

True or False: Any source that you use in your writing, however small or long, must be indicated in your text with citations.

• True

• False

What is the point of an opening in a feature news article?

• To provide a major quote from someone that was interviewed

• To provide interest in your topic to the reader

• To provide answers to who, what, when, why, and how

What is the part of the news article that sets up what a quote is going to discuss?

• Transition

• Opening

• Conclusion

For a poem, what is a speaker?

• The fictional narrator of the poem

• The author of the poem

• A literary scholar that comments on the poem

What is NOT unique about writing a scene for a play?

• A play provides dialogue without quotation marks

• A play provides stage directions to let actors know where to stand and how to move

• A play offers lengthy narration with a character's inner thoughts

What is a common characteristic of the mystery genre?

• A) Predictable endings

• B) Focus on character development

• C) Use of suspense and clues

• D) Emphasis on romantic relationships

Which genre often includes futuristic technology and space exploration?

• A) Historical fiction

• B) Science fiction

• C) Fantasy

• D) Mystery

In literature, what is the primary focus of the romance genre?

• A) The development of a romantic relationship

• B) The exploration of historical events

• C) The depiction of futuristic worlds

• D) The unraveling of a mystery