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Genre is how the person speaking or writing responds to a situation. Essentially, choosing
a genre is equivalent to choosing a side of a situation. When deciding what side you are on, keep
in mind skills, interests and availability of resources. Additionally, understanding your side will
be able to help you communicate it more appropriately. While some responses are better than
others, clear communication is essential. The proper form of communication is often centered
around the intended audience. When composing a genre, you should understand the basic
conventions and style of it. For example, a political statement delivered by the president would
be communicated differently than an invitation to a twenty first birthday party. One question I
have about genre is about how to address a split audience. For example, when speaking to a
group of teenagers and their parents, would you aim to please the adults by using logic or the
Part II:
Harry Potter
The dark colors show the mystery of the movie. Additionally, the main character is larger than
the supporting characters. There are few words, showing the difference between the book and the
movie. I find this poster effective because it draws the audience in by getting them interested in
The poster shows the main character with oxygen tubes in her nose. However, she is lying next
to her boyfriend, showing that the disability does not stop her life. The brighter colors represent
the hope the characters feel. I think the movie poster is extremely effective, especially for the
intended audience. This is my all-time favorite movie, and I think putting Ansel Elgort on the