6. Compass or compasses, or a pair of compasses, so named from its legs, but pair is superfluous or improper, and the singular number compass is the preferable name, an instrument for describing circles, measuring figures, &c., consisting of two pointed legs or branches, made of iron, steel or brass, joined at the top by a rivet, on which they move.
Genre Definition. Genre means the type of art, literature or music characterized by a specific form, content and style. For example, literature has four main genres; poetry, drama, fiction and non-fiction. All of these genres have particular features and functions that distinguish them from one another.
General List. Fiction Genres : Fairy Tales. Definition: Literary genre that is a story, usually for. children, about elves, hobgoblins, dragons, fairies, or other magical creatures. Examples: Hansel and Gretal; Jack and the. Beanstalk; The Ugly Duckling; The Shoemaker and. the Elves; Goldilocks and the Three Bears.