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[0] Basic approach: [Literary] Treats the films and TV shows as a mere "depiction", or "dramatic re-enactment" of a world which exists only in the author's mind. [Suspension of Disbelief] 
Pretends that the fictional universe is real, which means that the films and TV shows are considered documentary footage and books are treated as if they were real stories, historical records, official spec sheets, etc.
Star Wars vs Star Trek Essays: How to Analyze Sci-Fi
Suspension of Disbelief