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Media language (the theoretical framework)

Quick questions on Genre theory and Steve Neale - OCR A-Level Media Studies media language

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What are genre as a repertoire of elements?
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No single product uses every element, and no element belongs to only one genre. A genre is a family resemblance, not a fixed definition.
What is q1?
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Explain what Neale means by genre as a process of repetition and difference. [5 marks]
What is q2?
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Analyse how one set product uses genre conventions to appeal to its audience. [10 marks]

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