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Sprite

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Fairy Tale Influence

Sprite often appears in fairy tales and folklore, representing creatures with supernatural powers.

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The children listened intently to stories of woodland sprites.
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Not Human-Sized

Unlike fairies, sprites are often imagined as wisps of light or energy, not human-shaped beings.

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The night was lit by the glow of tiny sprites.
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Entertainment Usage

In movies and games, 'sprite' often denotes a playful, harmless character.

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The forest sprite in the film befriended the lost traveler.
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