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What is the primary concept introduced to help identify conventionalized media formats?
What is the primary concept introduced to help identify conventionalized media formats?
How is genre traditionally defined?
How is genre traditionally defined?
Which aspect is NOT emphasized regarding narratives in the media?
Which aspect is NOT emphasized regarding narratives in the media?
Who are considered the founding figures of genre analysis in linguistics?
Who are considered the founding figures of genre analysis in linguistics?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of both personal and social narratives in media?
Which of the following is a characteristic of both personal and social narratives in media?
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What type of texts are grouped into distinctive genres according to the module?
What type of texts are grouped into distinctive genres according to the module?
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What does the term 'iconographies' refer to in the context of genre?
What does the term 'iconographies' refer to in the context of genre?
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What is one objective of the mentioned module regarding news stories?
What is one objective of the mentioned module regarding news stories?
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Which character type is commonly found in crime dramas?
Which character type is commonly found in crime dramas?
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What is NOT a method of analyzing media storytelling mentioned in the module?
What is NOT a method of analyzing media storytelling mentioned in the module?
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What theme is typically explored in science fiction genres?
What theme is typically explored in science fiction genres?
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Which media genre combines elements of advertising and editorial content?
Which media genre combines elements of advertising and editorial content?
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Which of the following best describes a hybrid genre?
Which of the following best describes a hybrid genre?
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What is a characteristic of a documentary genre?
What is a characteristic of a documentary genre?
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What narrative technique is likely used in reality TV to enhance realism?
What narrative technique is likely used in reality TV to enhance realism?
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Which of the following genres often features themes of love and dating?
Which of the following genres often features themes of love and dating?
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What function do narratives serve in the modern world, similar to myths in the ancient world?
What function do narratives serve in the modern world, similar to myths in the ancient world?
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Which type of narrative involves participants sharing future or hypothetical events?
Which type of narrative involves participants sharing future or hypothetical events?
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Why is access to storytelling resources not equally distributed in society?
Why is access to storytelling resources not equally distributed in society?
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What is a coda in the context of storytelling?
What is a coda in the context of storytelling?
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In narratives, what role does power play?
In narratives, what role does power play?
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What are Shared Stories in the context of narrative?
What are Shared Stories in the context of narrative?
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Which of the following best describes the two levels at which media narratives operate?
Which of the following best describes the two levels at which media narratives operate?
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What is necessary to tell a story in a media context?
What is necessary to tell a story in a media context?
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What is one of the four principal subgenres of interviews?
What is one of the four principal subgenres of interviews?
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What does the term 'tellability' refer to in the context of narratives?
What does the term 'tellability' refer to in the context of narratives?
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How do social media narratives differ from traditional storytelling?
How do social media narratives differ from traditional storytelling?
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What is one key characteristic of 'tellership' in narratives?
What is one key characteristic of 'tellership' in narratives?
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What primary role do PR teams play in written interviews?
What primary role do PR teams play in written interviews?
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Why are social media narratives considered diverse?
Why are social media narratives considered diverse?
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Which aspect does NOT characterize the interviews with experts?
Which aspect does NOT characterize the interviews with experts?
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What is a distinguishing feature of narratives in social media?
What is a distinguishing feature of narratives in social media?
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What is the primary function of a red herring in narrative writing?
What is the primary function of a red herring in narrative writing?
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What narrative technique involves showing past or future events affecting the present storyline?
What narrative technique involves showing past or future events affecting the present storyline?
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How does an unreliable narrator impact a story?
How does an unreliable narrator impact a story?
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What is the purpose of a first-person narrator in a story?
What is the purpose of a first-person narrator in a story?
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What technique involves a character experiencing a sudden realization?
What technique involves a character experiencing a sudden realization?
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What does backstory primarily provide for a narrative?
What does backstory primarily provide for a narrative?
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How does repetitive designation function in storytelling?
How does repetitive designation function in storytelling?
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What is meant by a self-fulfilling prophecy in storytelling?
What is meant by a self-fulfilling prophecy in storytelling?
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Study Notes
Language and Media Overview
- Genre aids in identifying conventional media formats and language patterns.
- Style reflects the tone of texts and indicators of social identities.
- Media genres include News Stories, Media Interviews, and Advertorials.
- Narratives are complex and encompass both personal and social experiences.
- Storytelling in media serves as a tool for social interaction in various contexts.
Media, Genre, and Style
- Genre refers to the classification of texts based on features like characters, settings, and language use.
- John Swales and Vijay Bhatia pioneered genre analysis in non-literary texts.
- Genres consist of recognizable forms of discourse with specific audiences.
- Iconographies provide visual or aural language choices that signify genre, such as sci-fi settings.
- Representations establish typical characters or situations associated with a genre, e.g., detective in crime dramas.
- Themes vary by genre; science fiction often explores technology, while romantic comedies focus on love and relationships.
Hybrid Genres
- Mockumentaries combine documentary styles with elements from reality TV and sitcoms.
- Documentaries rely on realism through formal language and real-life interviews to convey factual narratives.
- Written interviews empower interviewees, often categorized into four subgenres based on the identity of the interviewee.
Narrative in Social Media
- Digital environments enable users to act as both authors and audiences, allowing collaborative narrative building.
- Narratives on social media differ from traditional storytelling, focusing on shared experiences and identity negotiation.
Approaches to Narratives
- Tellership indicates stories told by single or multiple tellers, emphasizing collaborative storytelling.
- Tellability assesses the relevance of a story, which can shift based on social context.
- Coda summarizes narratives, connecting past stories to present situations.
Small Stories and Power
- Breaking News indicates events happening in real-time.
- Projections involve sharing hypothetical future events.
- Concepts of narrative extend beyond personal experiences to address societal norms and cultural identities.
- Media narratives communicate ideologies on both literal and symbolic levels, shaping audience perceptions.
Narrative Techniques
- Flashbacks and Flash Forwards create non-linear storytelling, impacting current characters through past or future events.
- Red Herrings mislead audiences to maintain suspense in crime narratives.
- Epiphanies reveal character insights that alter story dynamics.
- First-Person Narrators provide insight through a singular character's perspective, potentially influencing bias.
- Backstories offer context to present narratives, enhancing character development.
- Author Surrogates represent the author's views through a character.
- Repetitive Designation uses repeated elements for thematic significance.
- Self-Fulfilling Prophecies develop characters’ predictions that manifest as reality.
- Unreliable Narrators create intrigue through intentional bias, leading the audience to question the narrative's truth.
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Explore the interplay between language, media genres, and styles in this insightful quiz. Dive into how genre identification and storytelling shape social interactions and reflect identity. Test your knowledge on types of media and the key commentators in genre analysis.
