Steve neale

• What does Steve Neale believe genre is made up of?

  Repetition and difference
• How does Steve Neale describe the effect of something different appearing in a genre?

  It is seen as odd but engaging
• According to Neale, what role do past genres play in the formation of a genre?


  They repeat ideas that make a genre a genre
• What is an example of a genre mentioned in the study material?

  Horror movies
• What are two common elements found in horror movies according to the study material?

  Darkness and jump scares
• How does Neale view the nature of genre over time?

  He believes genre is not static but is always evolving
• What are the key components of Steve Neale's genre theory?

  • Genre is made up of repetition and difference
  • Past genres repeat ideas that define a genre
  • Genre is not static; it is always evolving