Characters, Metaphors and Similes (Full Screen)

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FEATURES & DETAILS:

  • Copyright: 2003
  • Language: English
  • Color, Animated, Live Action
  • MARC records, Catalog Card Kit and Single Main Entry Cards are available
  • Audio: Dolby Digital Stereo
  • Features: Chapter Select, Interactive Menu
  • Technical: Single Layer, Single Sided, Full Screen
  • DVD Region: ALL
Price: $48.95
  
Grades: 3 to 6
  
Runtime: 15 minutes
  
Item #: W2841
  
Availability: In Stock!
  
Format: DVD
  
Also Available In:
VHS
  
Closed-Captioning: No
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PRODUCT SUMMARY


Students learn about Roald Dahl's technique for exaggerating tiny peculiarities of people to make them larger, uglier, better and more interesting than in real life. Students will learn why extreme characters create vivid impressions and how metaphors and similies bring liveliness to the writing. Includes a study guide.


EDITORIAL REVIEWS

"...Dahl is certain to entice his fans, gain new readers, and encourage creativity...recommended..."- Booklist (Jan 1 & 15, 2004)
 

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Creative Reading & Writing With Roald Dahl DVD Series

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