Alien Invasion! Or Not?

Learn about puns--a type of figurative language--in Philip K. Dick's science fiction short story "The Eyes Have It." In this interactive tutorial, you'll identify puns, interpret their various meanings, and explain how the author’s use of puns adds humor to the story.
Resource ID#: 163231 Type: Original Student Tutorial
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Subject(s): English Language Arts
Grade Level(s): 8
Intended Audience: Students
Instructional Time: 35 Minute(s)
Keywords: English Language Arts, figurative language, nonliteral language, puns, Philip K. Dick, science fiction, The Eyes Have It, aliens, space, humor, interpretation, short story, short stories, scifi, interactive, tutorials, elearning, e-learning, ELA, English , Language Arts, e learning
Instructional Component Type(s): Original Student Tutorial
Resource Collection: Original Student Tutorials for Language Arts - Grades 6-12

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