Metaphors Used in Avenged Sevenfold’s City of Evil Album and Their Contribution to Vocabulary Teaching

Abstract

This article explores the metaphors found in Avenged Sevenfold’s album City of Evil and how they can contribute to vocabulary teaching. The purpose is to highlight the pedagogical value of metaphorical lyrics in enhancing students' understanding of figurative language and expanding vocabulary through contextual learning. The findings indicate that the songs ‘Seize the Day,’ ‘Beast and the Harlot,’ ‘Bat Country,’ and ‘M.I.A.’ are rich in metaphorical expressions that communicate emotional and thematic depth. These metaphors provide relevant material for engaging learners in critical thinking, contextual interpretation, and lexical acquisition. This study implies that integrating popular music in English classrooms can serve as an innovative approach in teaching vocabulary and figurative speech.