Genre Flashcards
Comedy
A dramatic work that is light and often humorous or satirical and that usually contains a happy resolution of the thematic conflict.
Tragedy
A dramatic work in which the protagonist is brought to ruin or suffers extreme sorrow, as a consequence of an inability to cope with unfavourable circumstances
Horror
Dramatic work intended to frighten. Frequently supernatural, though it can be non-supernatura
Melodrama
Production with exaggerated characters, events to appeal to emotions
Historical
Production set in a specific past time period, often based on real events.
Fanatasy
dramatic work that features magical and supernatural elements that do not exist in the real world.
Science fiction
dramatic work that explores futuristic concepts usually through technology, space and time