Gothic Vocabulary

3. Hints or clues about something that will happen later in the story.
5. The main character the reader follows—often brave, curious, or in danger.
6. The overall feeling or mood of a story (often dark, mysterious, or spooky in Gothic texts).
10. Something beyond the natural world—ghosts, monsters, unexplained events.
12. Something secret or unexplained that the characters (and reader) try to figure out.
13. The time and place where a story happens. Gothic stories often use castles, ruins, forests, or storms.
14. The character who creates fear, danger, or conflict; often dark or evil.

1. Writing meant to scare or disturb the reader.
2. The emotions the reader feels while reading the story.
4. Descriptions that help the reader picture sounds, sights, smells, and feelings.
7. Gruesome or disturbing, especially related to death.
8. Being alone or separated from others, often creating fear or vulnerability.
9. A feeling of tension or excitement about what might happen next.
11. Architecture Old, dramatic buildings like castles, cathedrals, towers, and ruins—common in Gothic stories.