Vignettes

Objectives

⊳ define what is a vignette

⊳ write a vignette correctly
⊳ distinguish the elements of a vignette

2
1 Definition of a Vignette
What is a vignette?
 Vignette
A vignette is a short scene that captures a
sngle moment or a defining detail about an
element of a certain story.
4
What is a Vignette?

⊳ mostly descriptive, includes little or no plot detail

⊳ not stand-alone literary works, nor are they complete
plots or narratives
⊳ small parts of a larger work and can only exist as
pieces of a whole story

5
2 Features of a Vignette
What are the features of a vignette?
Length

⊳ Vignettes are short.

⊳ They use an economy of words. This means that
every word, every sentence, every moment, and
every paragraph has a purpose and meaning.

7
Structure

⊳ Vignettes use a free structure.

⊳ Essentially, there are no rules when writing a
vignette, unlike the rules that exist when writing
poetry or novels.
⊳ There is a purpose for each and every vignette.

8
Language

⊳ Vignettes use intensely descriptive language.

⊳ Like a canvas, vignettes are meant to paint a scene.
Intensely descriptively language must be used so that
the reader can create an image in their mind.

9
Character, Mood, and Tone

⊳ Vignettes reveal character, set the mood, and

establish the tone.
⊳ The character, mood, and tone can help the reader in
creating a picture in their mind.

10
Plot

⊳ Vignettes do not require a plot.

⊳ Vignettes only capture a short scene that captures a
single detail about a character or idea.

11
3 Writing a Vignette
What are the steps in writing a vignette?
Writing a Vignette
Establish a Context Keep the Writing Concise
It is important that your .One should stick to
writing makes the providing the reader
reader imagine the with suggestions of the
setting you are story rather, than giving
describing. out the whole plot.
After writing, remove
all unnecessary details.
Freedom of Structure Brainstorm for Ideas
.There is no restriction Once you have
on the style of writing determined your subject
or its genre. You can and structure. Ask
completely mix it up yourself questions
with simple language or about your subject on
very detailed language what you want to write
with complex ones. about it.
13
4 Purpose of a Vignette
Why are vignettes important?
 “
Vignettes are important because of their descriptive
nature – they can illuminate significant information,
create depth of character, or provide insight about
past events of circumstances. All stories rely on
vignettes to provide detail. Without them, stories
would be little more than plot outlines.

15
Group 1
Hechanova
Grafilo
Lumayag
Ladres
Sanchez