Narrative Theory and Genre Convention - Media Studies

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_________

Write 3 conventions of the sci-fi genre used in Class.

What is the first stage of Todorov's Narrative Theory?

What is the missing stage of Todorov's Narrative Theory?

Equilibrium, Disruption, Recognition, ................., Resolution

Class doesn't end with a resolution, instead it ends with a c..........

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.