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4 The World of TV رابط الدرس الرقمي www.ien.edu.sa 10 Writing A. 1. What kind of TV films do you enjoy? Why? 2. Are there categories of TV films that you are not interested in or you dislike? Which? Why? 3. Can you explain what is meant by "film genres"? 4. Read the text and find out. • What are genres? How are they defined? • How easy is it to classify TV films? • Are there distinct and permanent categories? Why? Why not? 5. What are the distinguishing characteristics of different genres? Underline/highlight words/phrases or sentences that provide the answer. action adventure comedy drama biopics detective horror war animation Western epics science fiction Main Genres of TV Films LEWWKING Film genres are categories of films based on theme, setting, plots/stories, characters, and other specific features such as special effects, computer enhancement, animation, etc. There are major genres and subgenres. For example, adventure and action films are quite well-known and associated with popular heroes such as Superman or the Rambo sequels. It is not always easy to classify films as they often combine elements of different genres. Kung Fu Panda, for instance, is an animated film which can also be categorized as an action film. This is the reason why some films are listed in different categories or a category that is more popular at a given time. Film genres evolve through time. Action films featuring martial arts specialists and superhuman heroes used to be very popular over a decade ago. They still exist, but they seem to have lost their initial appeal. If a film includes action and is filmed in tropical settings, is it an action film or an adventure film? Would you say that Toy Story belongs to animation as a genre or comedy? Is it more of one or the other? And if so, which? Detective films are developed around stories of criminal actions and include elements of mystery and suspense. Dramas, on the other hand, are serious films, portraying realistic life situations, character development, and interaction. They include a number of subcategories, e.g. melodramas, biographies, or “biopics.” Epics are usually costume dramas, historical dramas, or war dramas in extravagant settings with lavish costumes. They are sometimes a more spectacular version of a biopic film, such as The Last Emperor. Horror films are designed and produced to frighten audiences. They are sometimes combined with science fiction when, for example, Earth is invaded by an alien monster. Science fiction films, on the other hand, are often visionary, with futuristic technology and extraordinary creatures from outer space. One of the most famous examples of this genre is E.T. War films portray the horror and destruction of war and are often combined with documentary excerpts. They are also paired with other genres depending on the story, e.g. action, adventure, drama, comedy, etc. Finally, Westerns represent one of the oldest genres with easily recognizable plots, elements, and characters, including horses, dusty towns, Indians and cowboys, good and bad guys, a sheriff and deputies, etc. In other words, they follow a common formula which has been modified, developed, expanded, supplemented, and revisited over the years. If you look up film genres in different sources, you will find that they share some categories but not others. Once again, this is quite natural, given the evolutionary nature of film genres and changing trends in popularity that reflect overall social and financial trends. وزارة التعليم Ministry 56ication 2024-1446 MG_03_COMBO_TEXT_2024.indb 56 30/4/24 3:04 AM

O B. 1. Think of a TV film genre that uses a formula (e.g. action, adventure, comedy, Western). Choose a particular TV film in this genre as an example. 2. Think about the different parts of the formula. Use a diagram to make notes. 3. Write an expository essay in which you reveal and explain the formula behind the film. TV film genre or title: A Coming-of-Age Film The Lion King is a coming-of-age film. Coming-of-age films focus on a young person's journey to adulthood, often both emotionally and physically. In these kinds of films there is usually a role model who helps teach the main character, and there is usually a test that the character must undergo. The Lion King is a good example of this kind of film because... Writing Corner When you write an expository essay: وزارة التعليم Ministry of Education 2024-1446 • choose a specific area of a topic to focus on. • think about your audience or readers. • research and collect information from different sources. . think of examples and comments made by others. . you can use quotes, exchanges, and arguments from your sources. • if necessary, you can present the information in three main sections: a. an introduction and thesis statement; b. a longer paragraph or a number of paragraphs presenting the information about different aspects or categories of the main topic; c. a closing paragraph. you are free to use different types of text, arguments, and material, including visuals. MG_03_COMBO_TEXT_2024.indb 57 57 30/4/24 3:04 AM