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Some of the semantic (formal, stylistic) elements whose co-existence in a group of texts help define the genre include
 
  a. character types.
  b. dialectic (recurring paired oppositions, e.g., nature v. culture).
  c. location (geographic, temporal, spatial).
  d. narrative structure (e.g.. Newcomb's four-part sitcom narrative).
  e. episode length.

Question 2

McAllister's genre analysis of Doogie Howser, M.D. provides examples that illustrate his claims
 
  a. that the teen hero now is likely to be the smartest, most technologically advanced
  and coolest character around.
  b. that the dedicated, older professional mentor remains a central character in
  medical/doctor genre series.
  c. that medical series still glorify the rugged individualist doctor who almost always
  saves the day and the patient.
  d. that teen protagonists are centrally concerned with sex.
  e. that parents of teens, even when they are well-intentioned and caring, are out of the
  teenage loop.



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Koolkid240

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Answer to Question 1

a, c, e

Answer to Question 2

a, b, c, d, e




ARLKQ

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Reply 2 on: Aug 11, 2018
:D TYSM


nyrave

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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