2. Definition:
● A melodrama is a dramatic piece with exaggerated characters
and exciting events.
● It is intended to appeal to the emotions of the audience.
● A drama, such as a play, film, or television program,
characterized by exaggerated emotions, stereotypical
characters, and interpersonal conflicts.
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5. DAMSEL IN
DISTRESS
THE LOVEABLE
ROGUE
THE ‘HUNK’
Stereotypes
‘TART’ WITH A
HEART
THE GOSSIP
VILLAGE
THE GANGSTER BULLY
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7. Storylines:
● CATHARSIS storylines are when the viewer goes through the
same emotions as the storyline
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IeRUPxPfGmQ&feature=relmfu
In this scene of ‘Days of our Lives’ the high pitched dissonance allows the
viewer to be shocked and feel the same emotions which the characters do.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yEGybmq1AI0
In this scene of ‘Hollyoaks’ the director wants the viewer to re-act in the same
way that the characters do. For example: when Riley gets shot and Mitzeee
starts to cry, the viewers may also cry.
8. Storylines:
● ESCAPISM storylines are when the viewer needs to escape from daily
woes to something that wouldn’t usually happen in real life.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxociJjpKKo
In this trailer from ‘Hollyoaks’ the expensive location and costumes draw the
reader in to wonder what is happening. This entices them to watch it
throughout the week.
9. Storylines:
● REALISM storylines are when the characters are dressed in
expensive clothes so that the viewer aspires to be like them.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JhurPojxsuc
In this trailer of ‘Hollyoaks’ the characters are dressed in glamorous clothes so
that the viewer wants to be like them
