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The BFG Figurative Language Reading Comprehension Lessons

"Mastering reading comprehension through Roald Dahl’s The BFG requires a focused analysis of "Gobblefunk"—Dahl’s invented language—alongside traditional literary devices. By identifying similes, metaphors, and onomatopoeia within the text, students bridge the gap between literal decoding and deep inferential understanding of character and setting. Teaching figurative language using The BFG is an essential strategy for upper elementary and middle school educators. Roald Dahl’s 1982 masterpiece remains a cornerstone of the 2026 literacy curriculum because it forces readers to move beyond the literal meaning of words. When the BFG (Big Friendly G..."

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