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Characters, Metaphors, And Similes

14 minutes 8 seconds

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Author Roald Dahl really knew a man with large ears who inspired the BFG, and we meet him! Shows how exaggerating people's tiny peculiarities makes them larger, uglier, better and more interesting than in life, how extreme characters create vivid impressions, and how metaphors and similes bring liveliness to reading and writing by using comparisons. Part of the Creative Reading & Writing with Roald Dahl Series.

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Runtime: 14 minutes 8 seconds

Medium shot of a man seated in the concave section of a small desk with several sheets of pale yellow paper laid out in front of him. Caption. Gareth as narrator. Put his writing desk at the right angle.
Creative Reading & Writing With Roald Dahl
Episode 1
14 minutes 8 seconds
Grade Level: 3 - 6
Color illustration. Girl sits on her knees looking up at a man with large, elephant-like ears. He reaches towards shelves with small jars and bottles. Caption. Female reader as narrator. Everyone is whizzpopping.
Creative Reading & Writing With Roald Dahl
Episode 2
14 minutes 10 seconds
Grade Level: 3 - 6
Young woman holds a red book in her lap, looking off with a pleasant expression. Behind her, an illustrated backdrop of a sofa chair that's made to look like she's sitting in it. Caption quote. To keep them away from the flame in the early stages.
Creative Reading & Writing With Roald Dahl
Episode 3
14 minutes 12 seconds
Grade Level: 3 - 6