The language of Gothic fiction
Halloween · C2 · 15 words
About this vocabulary deck
Fifteen literary words for reading and writing about Gothic fiction, from decrepit abbeys and labyrinthine corridors to wraiths, doppelgangers and the sublime.
- Level
- C2
- Topic
- Halloween
- Theme
- Free time & culture
- Words
- 15 words with meanings and examples
- Use it
- Flip cards, quiz, play as a game, print as flashcards or a worksheet
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First words in the deck
- macabre — strange and frightening because it is connected with death
- decrepit — old and in very poor condition
- crumbling — slowly breaking into small pieces because it is so old