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Analysis of Figurative Language in Album The Car by Arctic Monkeys Esther Dame Prizkila; Ahmad Khoirul Akhir Tanjung; Munaja Rahma; Muhammad Nadjmuddin; Depi Kurniati; Marsya Fadila Putri; Muhammad Delta Romadhon
Holistics (Hospitality and Linguistics) : Jurnal Ilmiah Bahasa Inggris Vol. 17 No. 2 (2025): HOLISTICS JOURNAL: HOSPITALITY AND LINGUISTICS
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This research explores the use of figurative language in the album The Car by Arctic Monkeys, focusing on its role in enhancing lyrical depth within the alternative rock genre. The main objectives are to identify the types of figurative language used and determine the most prevalent type in the album’s lyrics. A descriptive qualitative research design was employed, with data collected by active listening and recording of linguistic phenomena, specifically by analyzing lyrics from the Genius website and listening to the album on Spotify. The analysis was guided by Perrine’s (2017) framework, which categorizes figurative language into 12 types: simile, metaphor, personification, apostrophe, synecdoche, metonymy, symbol, allegory, paradox, hyperbole, understatement, and irony. The findings reveal 64 instances of figurative language across the album’s 10 songs, with metaphor being the most frequent (22 instances), followed by symbol (14 instances), irony (11 instances), personification (7 instances), hyperbole (4 instances), paradox (3 instances), understatement (1 instance), simile (1 instance), and synecdoche (1 instance). Notably, apostrophe, metonymy, and allegory were absent. The study concludes that figurative language significantly enriches the artistic expression of The Car, making the lyrics more engaging and emotionally resonant. These findings contribute to understanding the creative use of language in alternative rock music. Keywords: figurative language, Arctic Monkeys, song lyrics, The Car, music analysis   DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17837704
Speaking Anxiety and Practice Opportunities in Relation to Students' Self-Confidence in Public Speaking Nafizsha Donna Rienvillia; Sri Gustiani; Ahmad Khoirul Akhir Tanjung
Holistics (Hospitality and Linguistics) : Jurnal Ilmiah Bahasa Inggris Vol. 18 No. 1 (2026): HOLISTICS JOURNAL: HOSPITALITY AND LINGUISTICS
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ABSTRACT: This study explored students' experiences of speaking anxiety and practice opportunities in relation to their self-confidence in public speaking. The research employed a qualitative design involving ten students from the English Study Program of Politeknik Negeri Sriwijaya. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and classroom observations and analyzed using thematic analysis proposed by Braun and Clarke (2006). The findings revealed that speaking anxiety negatively influenced students' self-confidence through fear of making mistakes, nervousness, fear of negative judgment, and anxiety experienced before, during, and after speaking activities. On the other hand, practice opportunities positively influenced students' confidence through frequent speaking practice, classroom speaking activities, lecturer support, and peer feedback. The study concludes that speaking anxiety tends to reduce students' confidence, whereas regular practice opportunities and supportive learning environments help students develop stronger self-confidence in public speaking. These findings provide useful implications for lecturers and educational institutions in creating effective public speaking learning environments Keywords: Public Speaking, Speaking Anxiety, Practice Opportunities, Self-Confidence, Qualitative Study
Co-Authors Depi Kurniati Esther Dame Prizkila Marsya Fadila Putri Muhammad Delta Romadhon Muhammad Nadjmuddin munaja rahma Nafizsha Donna Rienvillia Sri Gustiani