
Morsel
Quantity Implication
Using 'morsel' suggests a very tiny quantity, emphasizing the smallness of the food portion.
She was dieting and only ate a morsel of cake.
Not a Full Meal
'Morsel' doesn't refer to a full meal but rather to a bite-sized or minimal piece of it.
He savored each morsel of the gourmet chocolate.
Literary Device
Writers may use 'morsel' to indicate scarcity or to highlight a character's hunger or desire.
The poor child picked up every morsel of food she could find.