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“Why We Crave Horror Movies”

“Why We Crave Horror Movies”. By Stephen King. Who is Stephen King?. Nickname : “The King of Horror” an American author of contemporary horror , suspense , science fiction and fantasy fiction . His books have sold more than 500 million copies and have been made into many movies.

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“Why We Crave Horror Movies”

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  1. “Why We Crave Horror Movies” By Stephen King

  2. Who is Stephen King? • Nickname: “The King of Horror” • an American author of contemporary horror, suspense, science fiction and fantasyfiction. • His books have sold more than 500 million copies and have been made into many movies. • He is known for novels such as Carrie, The Shining, The Stand, It, Misery, and the seven-novel series The Dark Tower, which King wrote over a period of 27 years.

  3. Who is Robert Redford? • American actor, film director, producer, businessman, model, environmentalist, philanthropist • Founder of the Sundance Film Festival. • He has received two Oscars: one in 1981 for directing Ordinary People, and one for Lifetime Achievement in 2002.

  4. Who is Diana Ross? • an Americansinger and actress • During the 1960s, she helped shape the Motown sound as lead singer of The Supremes, before leaving the group for a solo career on January 14, 1970. • Since the beginning of her career with The Supremes and as a solo artist, Ross has sold more than 200 million records.

  5. Who is Leonard Nimoy? • American actor, film director, poet, musician, and photographer. • Nimoy's most famous role is that of Spock in the original Star Trek series 1966-1969, multiple films, television and video game sequels. • His character of Spock generated a significant cultural impact and three Emmy Award nominations

  6. Leonard Nimoy “Lovey-dovey” Poetry: • You & I (1973) • Will I Think of You? (1974) • We Are All Children Searching for Love: A Collection of Poems and Photographs (1977) • Come be With Me (1978) • These Words are for You • Warmed by Love (1983) • A Lifetime of Love: Poems on the Passages of Life (2002)

  7. Questions to Ponder While Reading: • What is the author’s argument (thesis)? • What evidence does the author give to prove this argument? • Do you agree with the author’s argument?

  8. Post-Reading Questions: • State the author’s thesis (main argument). • Make a list of the 3 most convincing pieces of evidence that the author provides. • How does the author address the opposite point of view in this essay? • How does the author use the symbol of an alligator to strengthen his argument? • Do you agree with the author’s argument? Explain why or why not.

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