Categories

• What are the four categories mentioned in the study material?

  Purpose, Genre, Tone, Style
• What is the purpose of identifying the purpose of a text?

  To provide evidence that supports your ideas about the text
• What are some appropriate purposes for a text?

  • To entertain
  • To inform
  • To sell
  • To persuade
  • To educate
• How is genre characterized according to the study material?

  By a shared set of conventions, both technical and cultural
• What are texts that use conventions of more than one genre called?

  Generic hybrids
• Why do texts often use generic hybrids?

  To increase the appeal of the text to a wider audience
• What are some main areas to analyze for generic conventions in a text?

  • Shots
  • Editing
  • Location
  • Fonts
  • Costume
  • Sounds
  • Lighting
  • Characters
  • Props
  • Actions
• How does a text create a particular tone?

  By depending on its audience, purpose, genre, etc.
• What elements are often linked to the tone of a text?

  The technical elements of the text
• What are some areas to look for when analyzing tone in a text?

  • Characters (accents, appearance)
  • Storyline (does the tone match?)
  • Shot choice
  • Editing
  • Special effects (SFX)
  • Props
  • Lighting
  • Costume
  • Soundtrack
• What does the style of a text consist of?

  Visual, technical, or linguistic features that shape its appearance and sound
• What are some dominant styles in filmmaking mentioned in the study material?

  • Realistic
  • (Un)conventional
  • Traditional
  • Modern
  • Dark
  • Flamboyant/lavish
  • Minimalistic
  • Fly on the wall
  • Cinema verite
  • Poetic realism