Analyzing Word Choices in "The Witches" by Roald Dahl

Front

In "The Witches", Roald Dahl uses "ghastly" to describe the witches.

Back

They are very scary and not nice to look at.

Front

Grand High Witch refers to kids as "brats". What does this imply about her feelings towards them?

Back

Disgust and hatred

Front

Witches' meetings happen 'undercover'. What does this imply?

Back

Secret and exclusive to witches.

Front

Roald Dahl describes witches as "peculiar." What does this imply?

Back

They look different from most people in a special way.

Front

Potion "Formula 86 Delayed Action Mouse-Maker" effect?

Back

It slowly turns people into mice after some time.

Front

What does "exterminate" imply about the witches' intentions?

Back

They want to get rid of all children.

Front

Witches are described as "cunning." What does this imply?

Back

They are very smart and can make tricky plans.

Front

The Grand High Witch's phrases 'squish them' and 'squiggle them' indicate her character.

Back

She is very mean and doesn't care about others.

Front

Witches have "claws" instead of fingernails. What does this indicate?

Back

They are scary and might hurt others.

Front

Witches meet in "ordinary" places. What does this indicate?

Back

They want to stay hidden, looking like everyone else.