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The Art of Metaphors and Similes

Posted on by Ahmad Amirali

The Art of Metaphors and Similes

We humans often use examples to convey our thoughts to other people. Examples help us better articulate our thoughts and make sense to others, and the majority of the time, we use metaphoric language in our conversations. Why we use metaphors and how it helps us and others to understand any idea or thought better.

Jane Hirshfield explains how do metaphors help us better understand the world? And, what makes a good metaphor? She explores these questions with writers like Langston Hughes and Carl Sandburg, who have mastered the art of bringing a scene or emotion to life. Continue reading “The Art of Metaphors and Similes” →

Why Do We Like to Watch Horror Movies?

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Why Do We Like to Watch Horror Movies?
By Ahmad Amirali

There are people I know who do not like to watch horror movies, not even the trailer. The reason is simple, fear. However, I also know many people who are addicted to these scary films. Why? My friends and students mostly ask me, ‘do you like horror movies, especially watching at midnight?’ My answer to them is not that simple. First of all, we need to see that a variety of genres exist in the horror franchise. One of the genres I am not a great fan of is the archetypal ‘slasher’ movies. Slasher movies depict a series of violent murders or assaults by an attacker armed with a knife or razor — for example, Nightmare on Elm Street, Friday the 13th, Halloween, etc. Then there is a bit of ‘schlock’ or cheap horror where the central part of the movie contains action or suspense — for example, David Cronenberg’s films Scanners and The Fly. There is a genre of ‘psychological horror’ where suspense and action go side by side with the story and create a chilling sensation in the viewer’s mind. Movies like Roman Polanski’s Rosemary’s Baby and Jaume Collet-Serra’s Orphan, The Conjuring or The Nun are examples of these genres. However, I am not writing this article on the genre of horror movies; I am more concerned about ‘Why people do like to watch horror movies? Continue reading “Why Do We Like to Watch Horror Movies?” →

Why Do We Get Mad at People for No Reason?

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Why Do We Get Mad at People for No Reason?
By Ahmad Amirali

There are instances in our lives when we get so angry that we sometimes forget every single ethic of our lives. As a result of which we ended up in guilt for our entire lives.  Being a teacher, I also experience this behaviour in my students during my sessions. At first, I always blame my lesson plan for being bored or not engaging enough for my students. However, after reading a handful of studies, couple of, or I can more than 10s of, counselling sessions with students and their parents, I concluded that not always teacher’s lesson plan is held responsible for students’ irritating behaviour. The question is, what makes so much turbulence on anyone or with our loved ones that we hurt them so badly because of our attitude? Continue reading “Why Do We Get Mad at People for No Reason?” →