Vignette (noun)

A short literary sketch or scene.

Origin:

Early 19th century: from french, literally "little vine", from vigne "vine".

Examples:

1. The author included several vignettes in the book to provide background on the characters.
2. The play was made up of a series of vignettes that explored different aspects of the main character's life.
3. The vignette was a poignant portrayal of a moment in the author's childhood.
4. The writer used vignettes to reveal the complexities of human relationships.
5. The teacher used a vignette to illustrate a moral lesson in the story.