What is Genre?

1. Define "genre" in your own words and explain why it is useful to categorize literature and films into genres.

2. Describe the four elements (characters, story, plot, and setting) that help determine the genre of a literary piece or movie. Give a brief example of how each element might be used to identify a specific genre.

3. Imagine you are watching a movie about a detective trying to solve a crime. Which genre would this most likely fall into? Explain your answer, referring to specific elements that define that genre.