This document discusses various forms and conventions of media. It defines form as the structure or framework of a text, such as the continuous multi-stranded storylines and cliffhangers common in soap operas. Genre refers to a category of artistic works sharing a style or subject matter, such as the characteristic ingredients that make horror films or action films recognizable. Distinctive conventions include elements like mise-en-scene, cinematography, and the unique directorial styles of filmmakers like Tim Burton, Alfred Hitchcock, and Steven Spielberg. Genre relies not just on content but also how a work is constructed through its codes and conventions.