TV questions

TV questions

Q1: What TV genres exist? Definitions and Example

    • TV Drama- Shows that play on the emotions and feelings of the audience. Usually more realistic. E.g. EastEnders
    • Sitcom- Shows that are more humorous. Sometimes filmed in front of a live studio audience. E.g. The Big Bang Theory.
    • Documentary- To show and educate an audience. Usually narrated. E.g. Blue Planet
    • Sci-fi- Shows set with futuristic settings around time and/or space. E.g Doctor Who
    • Reality TV- Programmes that show real-life drama and conflict in a filmed environment. E.g I'm a celebrity
    • Animation- Hand-drawn or computer generated images to appear as moving images. E.g The Simpsons 
Q2: Favourite and least favourite genre and why?
  •  Favourite genre is sitcoms. This is because I appreciate television with great humour and timing. I also like other shows that use elements of comedy as well.
  • Least favourite genre is most reality TV shows such as Love Island. I find the cast of the shows to all be the same type of person on all of them.
Q3: What is a pre-credit scene

A pre-credit scene is a scene at the end of a TV episode just before the credits. This could sometimes be a way to tease a cliffhanger for the next episode. Or it could be a trailer for the next episode. Either way a pre-credit scene is used to leave the audience wanting more and bring them back for the next episode.

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