What are genre conventions?

Genre conventions are like rules that help everyone know what to expect when they play a game.

Imagine you and your friends have a special game called Baking Battle. Every time you play, you follow some rules: you use ingredients from the fridge, you mix them in a bowl, and you bake for 15 minutes. These rules make the game fun and familiar, no one gets confused about what to do.

Now think of genre conventions as those special rules for stories or movies. For example, if you're watching a superhero movie, you know there will be action, big fights, and maybe someone saving the world. That’s just how it goes!

Think of genre conventions like recipes:

• A mystery story is like a detective recipe, there's a clue, some investigation, and then a big reveal.
• A fantasy story is more like a magic potion recipe, dragons, wizards, and enchanted forests.

So the next time you read or watch something, look for those familiar rules, they're what make things fun to predict and enjoy!