Allaying the Fears Metaphorically: Representation of Coronavirus Crisis in Saudi English Newspapers

The present study is an analysis of the representation crises brought about by coronavirus disease (Covid-19) at socio-economic front in Saudi Arabia and world over, two English dailies, Gazette Arab News. analyses use metaphors language employed reporting news items or presentation expert opinions on virus disease, deeper significance such writing pandemic its causes. Cognitive Metaphor Theory (CMT) has been as framework data have analysed using Pragglejaz Group’s MIP. Six opinionated (two from four News) analysed. shows that crisis relies heavily war metaphors, Sinophobia allaying fears. metaphorical used selected dailies plays a big role public fears spread putting government programs right perspective. to talk potent causes quite effective addressing sensitive issues since human psyche displays deep-set prejudices against certain panic conditions social formations.