Are the texts defined by Genres?
Yes, I feel that all texts are defined by Genres as each of the texts are differentiated from each other. For example, three types of genre that are differentiated are Thriller, Comedy and Action. However, although these genres may be differentiated, a text may include elements of some or all of the different genres.
Also, texts such as music are defined by Genre. Examples of music genres include Rap, Hip-Hop, Garage, House and R'n'B. Every music text is differentiated by genre and this can be defined through the instruments used in the instrumental, the flow of the artist's lyrics and the context of the lyrics. For example, Rap lyrics tend to tell a story, therefore the lyrics will be in chronological order and the artist will have either a fast or slow flow. An example of this can be viewed below:
Do texts use Genres?
Yes, texts such as Music and Films. In order for these Genres to be differentiated, these texts use genres so that different audiences can watch/listen to different texts. The use of Genre in texts helps to provide a meaning to the text which can attract different types of audiences. Examples of different genres used in texts can be viewed below:
This text uses Genre to differentiate itself from other texts. From analysing the characteristics of this text, this text can be identified as Rap. The flow of the lyrics is common in Rap, this video is both Performance and Narrative based.
What is the Purpose of Genre?
The purpose of Genre is to differentiate different texts and to also provide a meaning to a text. The use of different Genres helps to attract different target audiences. Genres are described to be 'dynamic' in the sense that the boundaries are constantly changing due to the different types of genre.
Defining what Genre my Opening Sequence is
Last year during my AS year, one of the pieces of coursework we had to complete was to produce our own Opening Sequence. Through the use of certain characteristics, we defined our opening sequence as 'Thriller'. The conventions we used were common Thriller conventions such as the filming effect 'Film Noir' which creates a tense atmosphere through the visuals of the filming. Other conventions that helped us to define what genre our opening sequence is were the location used throughout the filming, we decided to choose a deserted location as this is also a common thriller convention as the use of this helps to create a sense of mystery.
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