(third-person singular simple present modernizes, present participle modernizing, simple past and past participle modernized) 1  To bring something up to date, or make it modern in style or function. ( 2 intransitive) To become modern in appearance, or adopt modern ways.
What is Etiquette. âManners are a sensitive awareness of the feelings of others. Etiquette Definition. Etiquette is a code of behaviour that delineates expectations for social behavior according to contemporary conventional norms within a society, social class, or group.
Vignette in Literature. Vignette is not a term I remember ever hearing in school. I learned about them through writerâs groups and conferences. 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. 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.