Hi, I don't seem to understand Stephen King's "Why we crave horror movies"

Give three examples of figurative language (in this case, a metapor) King uses. For each, explain what two things are being compared and state why you think this is an effective comparison?

Study these examples of metaphors.

http://grammar.about.com/od/mo/g/metaphorterm.htm

We'll be glad to check the metaphors you find in this King article.

I read this article more than 3 times now and still, I can't find any :S

Here's one metaphor. Read the rest of the article to find more.

"He illustrates this point most effectively with the gruesome metaphor, which seems to become central to his argument of the thesis:

'The horror film has become the modern version of the public lynching. (...) The potential lyncher is in all of us (excluding saints, past and present; but then, most saints have been crazy in their own ways), and every now and then, he has to be let loose to scream and roll around in the grass.'"

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2257163/an_excuse_for_horror_stephen_kings.html?cat=7

Thanks, I think I may have found one metaphor here.

"For myself, I like to see the most aggressive of them-Dawn of the Dead, for instance-as lifting a trap door in the civilized forebrain and throwing a basket of raw meat to the hungry alligators swimming around in that subterranean river beneath."

which refers to lennon's song. "...It was Lennon and McCartney who said that all you need is love, and I would agree with that."

To identify three examples of metaphorical language used in Stephen King's essay "Why we crave horror movies," you will need to read and analyze the text. Here's how you can find these examples:

1. Read the essay: Start by carefully reading the entire essay "Why we crave horror movies" by Stephen King. As you read each paragraph, pay close attention to the language and look for comparisons or descriptions that go beyond their literal meaning.

2. Identify metaphors: Look for phrases or sentences that compare two unrelated things without using "like" or "as." Metaphors help to create vivid imagery and engage the reader's imagination.

3. Analyze the comparisons: Once you have identified three metaphors in the text, analyze the two things being compared and consider why King's comparison is effective. Look for underlying themes or insights that the metaphor conveys.

Here's an example of an effective comparison if there were one present in the essay to help illustrate the process:

Example metaphor and analysis:

Metaphor: "The horror film is a rollercoaster ride."
Comparison: In this metaphor, King is comparing watching a horror film to riding a rollercoaster.
Analysis: This comparison is effective as it highlights the thrilling and adrenaline-inducing nature of both experiences. Just like a rollercoaster, horror movies elicit excitement, fear, and suspense, which can be pleasurable for some viewers. The comparison helps readers understand why people are drawn to horror movies, as it emphasizes the emotional rush that both activities provide.

Remember, this is just an example to guide you on how to approach finding metaphors in King's essay. You need to read the essay carefully to identify three metaphors of your own and provide your analysis for each one.