The document discusses genres in media texts and how they can be defined and categorized. It addresses the relationship between genres and conventions, and explores the concepts of originality and hybrid genres. The key points made are: 1) Genres can be defined by their common features and relationships; 2) Todorov argued that all media is influenced by what came before, questioning originality; 3) Hybrid genres that blend elements can be original, but truly innovative texts that defy genres are rare.