1. Vignette

2. Vignette A vignette is a short, well written scene.
It does not have a plot, but it does reveal something about the elements in it.
It may reveal character, mood or tone.

3. It may have a theme or idea of its own the author wants to convey.
It is the description of the scene or character that is important.
A blog or diary entry can be considered a vignette.

4. Authors Who Write Vignettes
Sandra Cisneros
House on Mango Street
Woman Hollering Creek
Sherman Alexie
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian
The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fist Fight in Heaven