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Bernieke Anggita Ristia Damanik
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Semantic Analysis of Contextual Items in WhatsApp Conversations Sanju Febrio Saragih; Bernieke Anggita Ristia Damanik
Young Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities Vol. 1 No. 3 (2025): Young Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.66867/yjssh.v1i3.165

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This study aims to analyze the semantic role of contextual items—emojis, abbreviations, and discourse markers—in shaping meaning within WhatsApp conversations. Using a qualitative content analysis method, data were collected from naturally occurring chats among users aged 18 to 35. The findings show that emojis function as emotional amplifiers or softeners, abbreviations facilitate rapid and informal exchanges, and discourse markers manage tone, coherence, and politeness strategies. These elements work collaboratively to perform speech acts such as apologizing, refusing, and building interpersonal rapport. Based on Speech Act Theory and Relevance Theory, this study concludes that meaning in WhatsApp communication is co-constructed through interaction and social context. The research contributes to studies in digital discourse, semantics, and sociolinguistics, particularly within the Indonesian context.
Utilizing Discourse Semantics for Public Opinion Formation and Political Campaigns on Social Media Martha Patricia Purba; Bernieke Anggita Ristia Damanik
Young Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities Vol. 1 No. 3 (2025): Young Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.66867/yjssh.v1i3.166

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This study aims to analyze how social media, particularly Instagram, is utilized as a political campaign tool by Dedi Mulyadi through the account @dedimulyadi71. Employing Teun A. Van Dijk's model of critical discourse analysis, the research explores three main dimensions: text structure, social cognition, and social context. The data were collected from uploaded content including photos, videos, captions, hashtags, and public comments, which were then examined qualitatively to uncover ideological meanings and the political communication strategies employed. The findings reveal that Dedi Mulyadi utilizes visual narratives and emotionally charged language to construct a populist image one that is close to local culture and responsive to social issues. This strategy enhances his connection with voters and fosters high levels of public engagement. Instagram proves to be an effective alternative campaign space for shaping public opinion and mobilizing political support in the digital era, characterized by post-truth dynamics and symbolic populism.
Semantic Analysis of Slang Expressions Among Medanese Generation Z on Instagram Nauli Hosianna Napitu; Bernieke Anggita Ristia Damanik
Young Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities Vol. 1 No. 3 (2025): Young Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.66867/yjssh.v1i3.169

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This study aims to explore the semantic characteristics of slang words used by Generation Z in Medan during communication on Instagram. The objectives are to identify and classify the types of slang vocabulary, analyze their semantic meanings, and examine the forms of slang commonly used by Medanese youth. This research uses a qualitative descriptive method with a digital etgraphy approach, focusing on observations of Instagram accounts belonging to teenagers and young adults from Medan. The findings reveal that the slang used falls into several categories: acronyms, clipped words, blended words, local dialect slang, and figurative or metaphorical slang. Many of these expressions are influenced by local culture, national trends, and global digital communication. The meanings of slang words are not only literal but also contextual and symbolic, shaped by the social interactions and cultural background of the users. The study concludes that slang serves as a tool for self-expression, group identity, and creative linguistic innovation among Medanese Generation Z. It reflects how youth navigate their cultural identity while engaging in informal communication through social media. This research contributes to the understanding of how language evolves in digital spaces and how regional identity influences online discourse.
Lexical Ambiguity in Gen Z's Digital Dialogue Isabel Selmiola Sabrina; Bernieke Anggita Ristia Damanik
Young Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities Vol. 1 No. 3 (2025): Young Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.66867/yjssh.v1i3.170

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This study investigates the manifestation and resolution of lexical ambiguity within the unique communicative landscape of Generation Z. As digital natives, Gen Z frequently engages in multimodal and context-dependent communication, often embedding double meanings in everyday discourse for humor, identity expression, and social cohesion. Utilizing qualitative content analysis, this research analyzed instances of ambiguous lexical usage gathered from Gen Z-dominant social media platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter. A corpus of 150 samples was selected and analyzed through the lens of discourse analysis and pragmatics. The findings reveal that Gen Z commonly employs lexical ambiguity in the form of polysemy and homonymy, relying on contextual cues, shared cultural knowledge, and digital semiotics (e.g., emojis and memes) to disambiguate meaning. These results underscore the dynamic and strategic nature of language in digital spaces, offering insights into Gen Z's sophisticated use of ambiguity as both a communicative tool and a marker of group identity.
Semantic Analysis of Refusal Expressions in Daily English Conversations Rimtahi Marbun; Bernieke Anggita Ristia Damanik
Young Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities Vol. 1 No. 3 (2025): Young Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.66867/yjssh.v1i3.171

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This study explores the semantic features of refusal expressions in English daily conversations, focusing on how meaning is constructed through direct and indirect strategies. Drawing on recent developments in speech act theory, politeness theory, and sociopragmatic research, this study analyzes a variety of refusal forms that reflect both linguistic choices and social considerations. The data, compiled through qualitative library research and drawn from authentic conversational contexts, reveal that refusals often include hedges, modal verbs, and mitigating elements such as apologies or compliments. These features help soften the illocutionary force of refusal and preserve the hearer’s face. Semantic structures such as conditional clauses, discourse markers, and implicatures are commonly employed to encode indirectness, empathy, and politeness. The findings underscore how refusal expressions operate not merely as rejections but as context-sensitive speech acts shaped by cultural norms, social roles, and speaker intent.
Polysemy and Homonymy in Semantic Interpretation Elan Nuroctavia Purba; Bernieke Anggita Ristia Damanik
Young Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities Vol. 1 No. 3 (2025): Young Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.66867/yjssh.v1i3.172

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This article aims to examine the phenomena of polysemy and homonymy as major sources of lexical ambiguity that pose significant challenges in meaning interpretation, both in human communication and computational systems. Employing a literature review method, this study analyzes theoretical frameworks and relevant linguistic data. The findings reveal that polysemy refers to a single word with multiple related meanings, while homonymy involves identical word forms with unrelated meanings. Both phenomena complicate semantic understanding, particularly in pragmatic contexts and natural language processing tasks. The study emphasizes that pragmatic influence and frequency effects are key factors in meaning resolution and disambiguation. These findings underscore the importance of developing more advanced semantic-pragmatic models and effective disambiguation strategies to enhance language comprehension and improve the performance of natural language processing applications in human-computer interaction.
Enhancing English Learners’ Comprehension Through Semantic Strategies in Classroom Discourse Calvyn Sepanya Siregar; Bernieke Anggita Ristia Damanik
Young Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities Vol. 1 No. 3 (2025): Young Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.66867/yjssh.v1i3.173

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This paper investigates how semantic strategies employed in instructional discourse influence English learners’ comprehension. Grounded in theories of speech acts, semantics, and sociolinguistics, the study explores how meaning is both conveyed and negotiated through classroom interaction. Through a qualitative, library-based analysis, it identifies core semantic patterns such as cohesive devices, modality, referential expressions, and clarification techniques that enhance the meaning-making process. The study also highlights how teachers' semantic awareness can scaffold learner engagement and support deeper comprehension. Findings underscore the importance of purposeful language planning, suggesting that explicit focus on semantic strategies can lead to more meaningful and effective English instruction. The study further identifies practical implications for English teachers, highlighting the benefits of fostering semantic awareness in classroom talk to improve learner autonomy and interpretive skills.
How the Mind Understands Meaning: A Cognitive Semantic Approach Daniel Daniel Saputra Gurning; Bernieke Anggita Ristia Damanik
Young Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities Vol. 1 No. 3 (2025): Young Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.66867/yjssh.v1i3.176

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This study investigates how meaning is cognitively constructed through metaphor, image schemas, and semantic frames in English and Indonesian discourse. Employing a qualitative descriptive design, it analyzes 30 text samples from political, religious, educational, and digital communication contexts. Drawing on Conceptual Metaphor Theory (CMT), Image Schema Theory, and Frame Semantics, the findings demonstrate that meaning-making is embodied, culturally embedded, and contextually situated. Metaphors like Life Is A Journey and Argument Is War dominate across domains, while image schemas such as Container and Path underlie the cognitive organization of abstract concepts. Semantic frames further enrich meaning by activating situational knowledge structures. The results highlight that linguistic meaning is not fixed but shaped by socio-cultural experiences and cognitive structures.
Ambiguity in Literal and Non-literal Meaning: A Pragmatic Linguistic Analysis Ariel Jonivedi Silalahi; Bernieke Anggita Ristia Damanik
Young Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities Vol. 1 No. 3 (2025): Young Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.66867/yjssh.v1i3.177

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Ambiguity in language often arises when meaning depends on contextual interpretation, particularly in the use of non-literal expressions such as idioms, metaphors, irony, and sarcasm. This phenomenon can hinder communication, especially among non-native speakers who may lack sufficient linguistic or cultural background to interpret intended meanings accurately. This study aims to analyze how pragmatic ambiguity operates and the role of context in resolving it. Using a literature review method, the study synthesizes findings from linguistic research published in the last decade. The results indicate that pragmatic ambiguity frequently occurs due to limited contextual cues, tone, and shared background knowledge. Three types of context linguistic, situational, and cultural were found to be crucial in disambiguation processes. While ambiguity may cause misunderstanding, it can also be used strategically to convey nuanced meaning, humor, and indirectness. The study concludes that strengthening pragmatic competence is essential for improving communicative effectiveness.
The Architecture of Meaning: A Linguistic Analysis of Metaphors and Idioms Erick Saut Maruli Sihombing; Bernieke Anggita Ristia Damanik
Young Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities Vol. 1 No. 3 (2025): Young Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.66867/yjssh.v1i3.178

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This study investigates the cognitive and cultural mechanisms underlying the use of metaphors and idioms to understand their role in constructing linguistic meaning. Using a qualitative approach grounded in linguistic and psycholinguistic analysis, the findings indicate that metaphors involve conceptual mapping between source and target domains, demanding greater cognitive effort, particularly when novel. In contrast, idioms function as fixed expressions stored in memory, allowing rapid retrieval and comprehension when conventionalized. Both reflect cultural values and collective experiences, forming an architecture of meaning that connects individual mental processes with social identity. These findings offer academic implications for linguistic, psycholinguistic, and cultural discourse studies, particularly in understanding the role of figurative language in social interaction.
Co-Authors Angela Shakila Aurel Pane Ariel Jonivedi Silalahi Arwin Tannuary Aulia Monica Tambunan Calvyn Sepanya Siregar Daniel Binsah Lumban Gaol Daniel Daniel Saputra Gurning Diana Dian Sari Tampubolon Eksaulina Simanjuntak Elan Nuroctavia Purba Elisabeth Dwi Clara Enzelly Hernita Sidabalok Erick Saut Maruli Sihombing Erika Sianturi Eva Febyana Sirait Gabriella Pardede Grace Hanna Rumapea Heltri Firdayati Samongilailai Herman Herman Imeliana Saragih Indah Peronika Siahaan Intan Cezya Sijabat Isabel Selmiola Sabrina Jerico Damanik Jeyola Josevine Pangaribuan Juni Sari Sianturi Kristin Permata Sari Manalu Leony Sitorus Lihardo Manik Maria Anjelita Hutauruk Martha Patricia Purba Miranda Sinaga Naomi Arta Tambunan Nauli Hosianna Napitu Nessa Tri Fanny Lumban Tobing Octania Romaito Rajagukguk Olivia Damanik Putri Anastasia Silalahi Rachel Silalahi Rahmawati Rahmawati Ramindo Rini Sari Simanjuntak Rentina Flora Indah Ompusunggu Ridwin Purba Rimtahi Marbun Riyanti Anjelina Sinaga Rotua Sinta Marito Pakpahan Sanggam Siahaan Sanju Febrio Saragih Sara Stefani Malau Selina Grace Kaizura Simbolon Sinaga, Asima Rohana Sintya Margaretta Sinaga Sry Tama Butar Butar Tessaria Simorangkir Tias Bastian Saragih Wan Anayati Yanti Kristina Sinaga Yenni Adelina Sinaga Yolanda Jesica Sitanggang Yuni Enjelina Napitupulu