WorksheetsNarrative Theory and Genre Convention - Media Studies
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 16mins
What is the definition of genre convention?
When a media text references another genre.
Two or more media genres.
Typical or common narrative, setting, characters or other features used in a specific genre.
Define what a hybrid genre is.
Class uses genre conventions of high school drama and s (a)
Write 3 conventions of the sci-fi genre used in Class.
What is the first stage of Todorov's Narrative Theory?
(a)
What is the missing stage of Todorov's Narrative Theory?
Equilibrium, Disruption, Recognition, (a) , Resolution
Class doesn't end with a resolution, instead it ends with a c (a)
What character role does this describe?
A character that appears to act heroically but in fact may turn out to be the villain.
Hero
Dispatcher
False Hero
Princess
What character role in April in the show?
False Hero
Princess
Hero
Helper
Explain why April is the hero.
Levi-Strauss' Binary Opposites Theory suggests that in narrative there is a c (a) between opposing forces or ideas. This drive the narrative forward.
What are some binary opposites in Class? (Pick 3)
Alien vs Human
Rich vs poor
Control vs Loss of control
Light vs Dark
Human vs Nature
