Romance conventions

Romance

Definition: Romance refers to a style heroic prose and verse narrative

Narrative:

- A central love story

- An emotionally satisfying and optimistic ending

- Mythological elements

- Drama and adventure

- Honor and loyalty

-Love

Setting:

- Fairy tale

- Magical

- Restaurant

-Bedroom

Characters:

- Heros and Heroins

- Damsel in distress

- Couples

Target Audience:

Mainly aimed at women and younger generation of girls . However could attract the attention of men.

Sub-Genres:

-Teen Romance

- Contemporary Romance

-Category Romances

- Regency Romances

- Futuristic,Fantasy and paranormal

- Time Travel Romance

-Gothic Romance

-Romantic Suspense

Romantic Films:

-The Notebook

- P.S I Love You

-Titanic