What is Genre?
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Objective
I can define "genre" and identify common genres in literature and film.
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Practice
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Define "genre" in your own words and explain why it is useful to categorize literature and films into genres.
Describe the four elements (characters, story, plot, and setting) that help determine the genre of a literary piece or movie. Give a brief example of how each element might be used to identify a specific genre.
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Exit ticket
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“Define the term "genre" in your own words. Name three different genres of film and briefly describe a characteristic of each. ”
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