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[Reflect] Make connections: Considering what makes genre fiction interesting.

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Noir-style fiction in any medium (film, video game, novel, or television) typically tells the story of a private eye or police detective. Boxer suggests that what makes this genre interesting are the multiple levels of conflict and tension in the story.

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Choose a genre of fiction you enjoy (such as mystery, science fiction, or comedy), and think about what makes it interesting to you. Your instructor may ask you to post your thoughts on a class discussion board or to discuss them with other students in class. Use these questions to get started:

Name the fictional genre, and identify a couple of examples.
Identify what makes fiction in this genre pleasurable for you, drawing on the examples you have chosen. For instance, does it invite viewers or readers to identify with a particular character? Does it offer intricate or suspenseful plots or intriguing settings? Is the setting appealing? Does it offer pure escapist fun, make a cultural critique, or something else?

[Reflect] Make connections: Considering what makes genre fiction interesting.

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