Genre conventions

Question 1

conventions of an action

Answer 1

• High-energy scenes (e.g., chases, fights, explosions).
• Hero overcoming physical challenges.
• Often features a clear hero vs. villain dynamic.
• Fast-paced editing and loud, dramatic music.
• Locations may include exotic places or dangerous settings.

Question 2

conventions of a comedy

Answer 2

• Light-hearted, humorous tone.
• Exaggerated characters and situations.
• Slapstick humor (e.g., physical mishaps, silly antics).
• Characters often find themselves in awkward or funny situations.
• Happy endings where everything works out.

Question 3

conventions of a drama

Answer 3

• Focus on emotional, personal stories and relationships.
• Realistic characters and situations.
• Themes of personal struggle, conflict, or growth.
• Slower pacing with a focus on dialogue.
• Serious, reflective tone.

Question 4

conventions of a horror

Answer 4

• Dark lighting and eerie, unsettling music.
• A sense of danger, fear, and suspense.
• Supernatural elements (ghosts, monsters, zombies) or psychological horror (madness, paranoia).
• Isolated settings (e.g., a haunted house or remote area).
• Characters often face life-threatening danger.

Question 5

conventions of a romance

Answer 5

• Central love story between two characters.
• Themes of love, attraction, and emotional connection.
• Often set in beautiful, idealized locations.
• Conflicts that test the relationship (e.g., misunderstandings, outside forces).
• Happy endings with the couple coming together.

Question 6

conventions of a sci-fi

Answer 6

• Futuristic technology, space travel, or alien life.
• Exploration of advanced scientific ideas and their consequences (e.g., artificial intelligence, space exploration).
• Otherworldly settings (planets, space stations).
• Often reflects societal issues through speculative elements (e.g., dystopias, environmental collapse)

Question 7

conventions of a fantasy

Answer 7

• Magical or supernatural elements (e.g., wizards, mythical creatures).
• Often set in imaginary worlds or historical settings with magic.
• Hero’s journey where a protagonist must overcome challenges to achieve a greater purpose.
• Themes of good vs. evil, with the hero often being an underdog.

Question 8

conventions of a thriller

Answer 8

• High tension, suspense, and danger.
• Often a mystery or crime at the center of the plot.
• A sense of urgency or high stakes.
• Plot twists or shocking reveals.
• Focus on mind games, psychological tension, or criminal activity.