Outline the difference between genres and genre conventions in media analysis and explain why audiences rely on them.

Outline the difference between genres and genre conventions in media analysis and explain why audiences rely on them.

• A. Conventions are unchangeable; genres are flexible.
• B. Genres are the marketing labels; conventions are the plot twists.
• C. Genre is a category; conventions are expected features; audiences rely on conventions to set expectations and aid recognition.
• D. Genre is a narrative device used to indicate audience emotions.

Answer: (C)