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#14 Genre

Book Definition: 

Grouping similar texts and communications to relate to its medium, such as newspapers, albums, or movies. Sometimes can refer to more specific items within a genre, such as horror, romantic comedy, Western, and so on. 

My Definition: 

The categorization of different mediums and content of mediums to make it easier for an audience to understand their communicative purpose. 

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