Language

“The Fun They Had” by Isaac Asimov is a sci-fi short story intended for children. Consequently, its language is very simple and easy to follow by all types of readers. Narrative passages are mixed with child-like dialogue, evoking the way children tend to brag and their naivety. Tommy calls Margie “stupid” and the girl keeps asking questions and being mistrustful:

"A man? How could a man be a teacher?"
"Well, he just told the boys and girls things and gave them homework and asked them questions."
"A man isn't smart enough." 

Imagery

The language used in short stories is intended to create imagery, to make readers imagine the setting, the characters and how things look and feel like. Isaac Asimov’s story makes no exception, giving sensory details like “screamed with laughter” or showing how the characters speak “nonchalantly” . Additionally, the ​

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Symbols

Symbols are elements used in literary texts which have more meanings in the narrative than their literal one. In Isaac Asimov’s story, the apple functions as a

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