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All Journal IKRA-ITH ABDIMAS Bahastra: Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa dan Sastra Indonesia
Zaskia Azatil Isma
Universitas Sumatera Utara
Computer Science & IT Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

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A Semantic Analysis of Denotative and Connotative Meanings in the Lyrics of “Who Knows” by Daniel Caesar Zaskia Azatil Isma; T. Thyrhaya Zein; Nasqya Rizsa Fatharani; Dzakiah Qurrota Aini; Putri Ramadhani; Rakha Athallah Widya Dhana
IKRA-ITH ABDIMAS Vol. 10 No. 2 (2026): IKRAITH-ABDIMAS Vol 10 No 2 Juli 2026
Publisher : Universitas Persada Indonesia YAI

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The purpose of this research is to identify and interpret the literal and implied meanings that existed in the "Who Knows” lyrics by Daniel Caesar. This study uses a qualitative descriptive method using an interpretive semantic approach, focusing on denotative and connotative analysis. The data were collected from the official lyrics and analyzed through stages of identification, classification, and interpretation. The findings reveal that while denotative meanings present straightforward descriptions of thoughts and situations, the connotative meanings uncover deeper emotional layers such as uncertainty, self-doubt, hope, and vulnerability in romantic relationships. The study concludes that the song reflects modern relationship dynamics characterized by ambiguity yet sustained by sincere emotional commitment, demonstrating that meaning in lyrics extends beyond literal interpretation.Keyword: Semantics, denotation, connotation, song lyrics, romantic relationships
Analisis Ilokusi terhadap Respon Publik tentang Kecurangan UTBK dalam Wacana Media Sosial X Zaskia Azatil Isma; Nasqya Rizsa Fatharani; Dzakiah Qurrota Aini; Putri Ramadhani
Jurnal Bahastra Vol 11, No 1 (2026)
Publisher : Universitas Islam Sumatera Utara

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Social media has become a prominent space for public discourse, where users employ language not only to exchange information but also to perform specific communicative actions. The cheating scandal involving the Computer-Based Written Examination, which went viral on platform X in April 2026, generated widespread public responses and provides a relevant context for examining illocutionary acts in digital discourse. This study identifies and analyzes the types of illocutionary speech acts expressed in public comments responding to the scandal, addressing the limited investigation of speech acts in social media discourse. Employing a descriptive qualitative approach, the study collected data from comments on a viral post by @linlinaleister on platform X and analyzed them through identification, classification, and interpretation based on Searle’s (1969) theory of illocutionary acts. The findings identified three types of illocutionary acts: assertive (6 instances), expressive (5 instances), and directive (2 instances). Assertive acts predominantly conveyed opinions, expressive acts communicated sympathy, criticism, and curiosity, while directive acts primarily conveyed advice. These findings demonstrate that public responses to sensitive social issues convey communicative intentions beyond information sharing and extend the application of illocutionary act analysis to digital discourse contexts.
Co-Authors Dzakiah Qurrota Aini Nasqya Rizsa Fatharani Putri Ramadhani Rakha Athallah Widya Dhana T. Thyrhaya Zein