Write a couple of paragraphs analyzing and evaluating how effectively King concedes or refutes alternative causes for the popularity of horror movies: 1. Look at the causes King considers in the...

Write a couple of paragraphs analyzing and evaluating how effectively King concedes or refutes alternative causes for the popularity of horror movies:

1. Look at the causes King considers in the opening paragraphs to determine how he responds to them. For example, how does he support the assertion that some of them are “simple and obvious” (par. 3)? What other arguments does he use to refute these causes?

2. Given his purpose and audience, why do you think King begins by presenting reasons he regards as “simple and obvious”? (par. 3)