Crazy Words - The BFG, written by Roald Dahl

The Author - Roald Dahl uses some very strange words in his book.

Here are a few:

  • butteryflies

  • scrumdiddlyumptious

  • frobscottle

  • scrumplet

1. Make a List of 10 more 'strange words' in The BFG.

2. Why do you think Roald Dahl used these words. Give 3 reasons. (Use complete sentences)

3. Choose any 6 of the 'strange words' on your List and give your meaning of the word.

4. Do you think the use of these words makes the book more interesting? Why? or why not?

 

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