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Genre in Literature - Coggle Diagram
Genre in Literature
HORROR
What is horror as a genre?
• The literature, film and television, that is meant to scare startle, shock, and even repulse audiences.
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Element in horror genre
• mystery, suspense, gore, terror and shock into the film, which create tension.
4 main horror areas
• killers, monsters, paranormal and psychological
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FANTASY
What is fantasy as a genre ?
- supernatural magic and imaginary world and creatures
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Difference between fantasy and fiction
• Fantasy is related to stories or events which include magic, wizard, witchcrafts, supernatural, etc. Whereas in fiction genres, events are happening in real life ways.
MYSTERY
- They drop clues and slowly reveal information, turning the reader into a detective trying to solve the case, too.
- Mystery genre starts with an exciting hook
- Keep readers interested with suspenseful pacing
- End with a satisfying conclusion that answers all of the reader’s questions.
- This genre is characterized by a gripping plot that revolves around a mystery
- The core of any mystery is a crime that must be solved by the protagonist.
- Books of this genre and their setting, characters and tone of it will determine what sub-genres it falls under ; cozy mystery, hardboiled, romantic suspense or something in between.
ROMANCE
focusses on emotional and romantic ties between individuals, generally resulting in a pleasant or satisfying ending.
-the plot revolves around the development of the relationship, the characters' emotional journeys, and the exploration of love.
-These stories explore themes like love, passion, commitment, and intimacy.
-Key points about romance genre which is Central Love Story, Emotional Connection, Happy Ending or “HEA”, Conflict, Sub-genres, Strong Characters, Divers Representation and Escapism & Emotional Fulfilment
-Romance can be found across various sub-genres, such as contemporary romance, historical romance, fantasy romance, romantic suspense and erotic romance
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