Genres

In film theory, genre refers to one method of dividing films into groups. Typically, genres are formed of films that share similarities in the narrative elements from which they are constructed. ...more on Wikipedia about "Cinematic genre"

The gag-a-day format is a common form of comic strips and webcomics. The term simply means that the comic is updated daily and that each update does not follow the arc of a plot or develop the characters in the story. Many authors find it easier to follow this format because their readers do not need to have any prior knowledge of the comic to enjoy the latest strip. ...more on Wikipedia about "Gag-a-day"

A genre is a division of a particular form of art according to criteria particular to that form. In all art forms, genres are vague categories with no fixed boundaries. Genres are formed by sets of conventions, and many works cross into multiple genres by way of borrowing and recombining these conventions. The scope of the word "genre" is usually confined to art and culture. In genre studies the concept of genre is often compared to originality. ...more on Wikipedia about "Genre"

Genre fiction is a term for fictional works ( novels, short stories) written with the intent of fitting into a specific literary genre in order to appeal to the fans of that genre. In contemporary fiction- publishing, genre is an elastic term used to group works sharing similarities of character, theme, and setting—such as mystery, romance, or horror—that have been proven to appeal to particular groups of readers. Genres continuously evolve, divide, and combine as readers' tastes change and writers search for fresh ways to tell stories. For a number of reasons, genre fiction is often regarded as the lower-quality opposite of literary fiction. ...more on Wikipedia about "Genre fiction"

Genre studies are a structuralist approach to literary theory, film theory, and other cultural theories. When studying a genre in this way, one examines the structural elements that combine in the telling of a story and find patterns in collections of stories. When these elements (or codes) begin to carry inherent information, a genre is emerging. ...more on Wikipedia about "Genre studies"

Intertwined stories is a relatively new genre defined by a object traveling among people or people who know at least one other person but not most or every other character in the film. ...more on Wikipedia about "Intertwined stories"

* Ska is the first major local Jamaican genre, flourishing from 1961 or 62 to around 1966. It is characterised by a fast, syncopated rhythm guitar stroke, driving horns and boogie-style stand-up bass. Many people associate the term mainly with 1980s British Two Tone ska revival, which was a mixture of ska and punk attitude. Major ska artists include Laurel Aitken (The Godfather Of Ska), Derrick Morgan, Prince Buster and The Skatalites. ...more on Wikipedia about "List of genres of reggae" My shortopedia and me.

The suffix - punk appears in the names of a number of genres of modern fiction and music as well as cultural references. Other genres without the suffix may also be related, particularly in music. They include: ...more on Wikipedia about "List of literary punk genres"

(Literary genre) :: Nouveau roman ...more on Wikipedia about "Literary genre"

A music genre is a category (or genre) of pieces of music that share a certain style or "basic musical language" (van der Merwe 1989, p.3). Music can also be categorised by non-musical criteria such as geographical origin. Such categories are not strictly genre and a single geographical category will often include a wide variety of sub-genres. ...more on Wikipedia about "Music genre"

Paranormal romance is a literary subgenre of speculative fiction, blending together themes from the genres of traditional fantasy, science fiction, or horror. Paranormal romance may range from traditional harlequin romances with a a paranormal setting to stories where the main emphasis is on a science fiction or fantasy based plot with a romantic subplot included. Typically, the term refers to the harlequin end of the spectrum. Common hallmarks are romantic relationships between humans and vampires, humans and werewolves, and steampunk settings. ...more on Wikipedia about "Paranormal romance"

The webcomic genres are the types of themes a webcomic can take. They are a version of the set of genres any piece of media can take. ...more on Wikipedia about "Webcomic genres"

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