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Steampunk
Steampunk

Learn English meaning of ‘steampunk’

Date: Feb 09 2018

Themes: Alternative, Fashion, Hobbies, Pop Culture

Intro

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Steampunk is a throwback style trend. It is a mix of fashion from Victorian England and futuristic ideas. People who like steampunk usually like science fiction and fashion. They might dress in a fancy suit for a steampunk event and say hello with the phrase, “Good morrow.”

Vocab

suit n.

Definition

Example My father always wore a suit and tie.

good morrow expr.

Definition

Example I bid you a good morrow, sir.

futuristic adj.

Definition

Example My brother just got this futuristic bicycle that weighs almost nothing.

throwback n.

Definition

Example A lot of today's fashions are a throwback to the 1970s.

Victorian adj.

Definition

Example I love Victorian fashion and architecture.

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Quiz

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Discussion

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Do you enjoy steampunk style? If you lived in Victorian England, what would you wear?

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