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What makes a genre ? I Read the descriptions below and match each description to one or more movie genres . List the main characteristics for each genre . ( Note that the numbers in square brackets relate to activity 2 . ) This genre of film focuses on real issues in society . The themes and topics of such films are family problems , social inequality , personal conflicts and overcoming challenges . [ / ] The main attraction of these films is that they tell people about things that are important . Magic wizards and fairies , dragons and mythical beasts are some of the main characters you would expect to see in this kind of film . Such films are inspired by fantasy and enrich the imagination . Most people enjoy these films because they take them on journeys to make-believe worlds unlike their own . Many people watch these movies just for the special effects . [ ] If your goal is to scare yourself silly for two hours , then this type of film is for you . In this genre , expect to see horrible murders , evil people and terrifying monsters or ghosts . People watching a film of this genre may even be too scared to go to sleep at night ! [ ] This kind of film is also called a "cliff-hanger . " [ ] Such films present a hero or heroine who is suddenly faced with mysterious and dangerous situations . The audience worries about the fate of the hero or heroine and gets caught up in the suspense of what is going to happen next . § Each of the sentences below belongs to one of the descriptions . Decide which sentence fits each numbered space in square brackets . a People like to see these films for the action and suspense . $ Perhaps people enjoy the excitement of feeling scared . c People may find these films relevant to their own personal and social problems . < 3 Today's computer-generated special effects make such films seem realistic . 3 Using descriptions A-D above as models , complete the following description for the genre of comedy or the genre of western . The focus in these films is on ... . In such films , the audience expects to see . .. Feople enjoy this qenre because . .. . 4 Write your own description of the action and adventure or romantic comedy film genre . Include the following : ? the focus of films of this genre ? typical scenes you would expect to see ? the effect on the audience

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