Genre Theory: Steve Neale

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Steve Neale's Theory
"Genre's are instances of repetition and difference". However mere repeition would not attract an audience, so texts are often a hybrid of genres
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What did Neale propose all genres are a part of?
A 3 stage cycle
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1. Classic Stage
The conventions of the media text are clearly defined and the audience are clear of the genre (Billie Jean)
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2. Experimental Stage
The conventions are still clearly defined and the audience is clear of the genre. However, some elements may be abstract to the genre ("Smooth Criminal" - Alien Ant Farm)
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3. Baroque Stage
The conventions of the text are subject to paradoy and are subverted for comic effect ("Fat" - Weird Al Yankovic)
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A 3 stage cycle

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What did Neale propose all genres are a part of?

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The conventions of the media text are clearly defined and the audience are clear of the genre (Billie Jean)

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The conventions are still clearly defined and the audience is clear of the genre. However, some elements may be abstract to the genre ("Smooth Criminal" - Alien Ant Farm)

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Card 5

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The conventions of the text are subject to paradoy and are subverted for comic effect ("Fat" - Weird Al Yankovic)

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