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Journal : Education Achievement: Journal of Science and Research

The Use of Tag Question in a Fairy Tale Harahap, Beby Ariani; Padang, Serli Br; Aulia, Dian Rizka; Lubis, Yani
Education Achievement: Journal of Science and Research Volume 6 Issue 2 July 2025 | In Press
Publisher : Pusdikra-Publishing.com

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.51178/jsr.v6i2.2685

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This study examines the use of tag questions in fairy tale dialogues, specifically in the story Why Doesn’t the Rabbit Have a Long Tail?, motivated by the limited research on this linguistic phenomenon in contemporary children’s literature. The objectives are to identify the forms of tag questions, analyze their communicative functions in character interactions, and explore their impact on meaning conveyance, character development, and narrative dynamics. Employing a qualitative descriptive method with a library research approach, data were collected from the fairy tale text and supported by relevant academic sources, then analyzed pragmatically and syntactically to gain a comprehensive understanding of tag question usage. Based on the analysis of the fairy tale, it was found that the explicit use of formal tag questions is very limited, appearing only around four to five times. However, reflective questions functioning similarly are more prevalent and play a crucial role in expressing the protagonist’s inner conflict, fostering emotional engagement with readers, and reinforcing the moral message of the story. Therefore, tag questions and reflective interrogatives serve as effective linguistic strategies that enrich dialogue, enliven characters, and make the narrative more interactive and meaningful. This provides important contributions to linguistic studies in literature and benefits writers and educators in children’s literature.
The Use of Tag Question in a Fairy Tale Harahap, Beby Ariani; Padang, Serli Br; Aulia, Dian Rizka; Lubis, Yani
Education Achievement: Journal of Science and Research Volume 6 Issue 2 July 2025
Publisher : Pusdikra-Publishing.com

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.51178/jsr.v6i2.2685

Abstract

This study examines the use of tag questions in fairy tale dialogues, specifically in the story Why Doesn’t the Rabbit Have a Long Tail?, motivated by the limited research on this linguistic phenomenon in contemporary children’s literature. The objectives are to identify the forms of tag questions, analyze their communicative functions in character interactions, and explore their impact on meaning conveyance, character development, and narrative dynamics. Employing a qualitative descriptive method with a library research approach, data were collected from the fairy tale text and supported by relevant academic sources, then analyzed pragmatically and syntactically to gain a comprehensive understanding of tag question usage. Based on the analysis of the fairy tale, it was found that the explicit use of formal tag questions is very limited, appearing only around four to five times. However, reflective questions functioning similarly are more prevalent and play a crucial role in expressing the protagonist’s inner conflict, fostering emotional engagement with readers, and reinforcing the moral message of the story. Therefore, tag questions and reflective interrogatives serve as effective linguistic strategies that enrich dialogue, enliven characters, and make the narrative more interactive and meaningful. This provides important contributions to linguistic studies in literature and benefits writers and educators in children’s literature.
Co-Authors Abbas, Ridwan Adelia, Devi Agung Prasetio, Agung Ahmad MAULANA Aini Nurul Aisyah, Salzabil Meila Rihadatul Akmalia, Selva Rizky Alvindi, Alvindi Amirah Siregar, Ayunda Putri Amru, Aisyah Anas Nst, Syarifah Andika, Riki Bayu Andini, Aula Andriani, Septria Arsyah, Afifah Asmaul Husna Asri, Dwi Asti, Dwi Aulia, Nicky Azahra, Norahma Azelia, Dinda Azhar Pane, Fahmi Azralia, Chelsi Balqis, Nabilah Barus, Putri Anantasari Batubara, Afrohul Fadhillah Bayu, Muhammad Dalimunthe, Gilang Luthfie Dalimunthe, Herika Damanik, Nazla Khairunnisa Darajat, Dzakiyah Daulay, Anysah Daulay, Tuah Akbar Dega, Aries Bachtiar Dhini Aulia Dian Rizka Aulia Divany, Adelia Fadhilah, Raudhotul Fadila, Nazwa Rizky Fadillah, Wisnu Farhan Handoko, Muhammad Geovani, Celli Habeahan, Rahmatilah Ainy Habibi, Irfan Hafiz, M. Fahrezy Al Hakim BB, Agung Arif Hamdani Hamdani Hamdani Rambe, Riza Harahap, Ade Khofipah Indah Harahap, Afzylianur Harahap, Beby Ariani Harahap, Eka Bima Khairani Harahap, Hasti Ananda Harahap, Indah Permata Sari Harahap, Nur Intan Harahap, Rizqil Aulia Balqis Hasibuan, Agus Salim Hasibuan, Assyifa Padiska Hasibuan, Azmiani Hasibuan, Fitri Widya Jayanti Hasyanah, Hafifah Hasyim, Salwa Khumairah Hawa, Pratiwi Husni, Putri Nabila Hutagalung, Rahmad Rizki Ibriza, Tazkiya Aulia Idris, Fahmi Indarto, Hanafi Aryunsyah Irhamuddin, Irhamuddin Israra, Raia Fathi Jaariyah, A’inun Kasari, Khairin Khairani, Lutfi Putri Khodijah, Raifa Naswa Khoirul Anwar Lestari Pane, Tiara Indah Limong, Annisasalsabila Lubis, Angga Dinata Lubis, Elfi Mawaddah Lubis, Nurul Hidayah Lukman, Paidi Mahara, Elvida Futri Maharani, Widya Mahrani, Khairika Maifira, Hafiza Marpaung, Rismayani Marpaung, Waldy Capri Marinto Marzuky, Mhd Sulung Matondang, Nia Ajmaini Maulidya, Amanah Muhammad, Syahzatul Munawwarah, Hidayatul Nadirah Afifah Nadiyyana, Siti Nanda, Arin Putri Nasution, Abdurrahman Nasution, Sofiyani Nasution, Tuti Alawiyah Ramadani Natasya Natasya Nisa, Naila Halwatun Nst, Najwa Hafizhah Nur Aini Nurhalizah, Diva Nurul Husna Padang, Serli Br Panjaitan, Suhaida Zain Panjaitan, Zakiyah Darajah Pasaribu, Nur Saniyah Pasaribu, Sagita Anggraini Pasaribu, Wirda Lestari Pratama, Ahmad Yudha Pratiwi, Inda Pulungan, Gyan Suhaimi Purba, Hotmaida Dwi Fitriani Putri Nainggolan, Elsa Aisyah Putri, Izki Fidian Putri, Sabrina Bila Putri, Sufiyani Nur Syamsiah Putri, Varisha Naila Rahma Dalimunthe, Saskia Rahma, Syifa Ulya Rahmadillah, Suci Rahmadina, Suci Rahwani, Sintiya Ramadhan, Syahril Ramadhani, Nazwa Ramadhany, Cindy Alia Rambe, Yasmin Azura Rizkiara, Ine Rizky Maulana, Rizky Rizky, Septiana Romadhani Siregar, Suci Rosanti, Rosanti S, Shafirahasan Sabillah, Dinda Salsa Safitri, Rafiah Dian Safitri, Rizki Rahmadani Salmananda, Dandi Salsavira, Faliza Layla Sarahseti, Dian Fanny Sartika Sartika Siagian, Elvi Riski Hidayati Br. Simamora, Mahmud Sipahutar, Mirna Rismala Rosi Raihan Siregar , Ayunda Putri Amirah Siregar, Amanda Siregar, Deva Yanti Siregar, Fauzia Amelia Br. Siregar, Rahma Wardani Siregar, Sabila Khoiroh Siregar, Usman Rialdi Sitepu, Lunaya Khairunisya br Suci Permatasari Suhaila, Jihan Sukma, Elsa Muliani Sukmawan, Indah Surbakti, Alika Nathania Suriadi, Aldo Syafira, Syafira Tambunan , Rahma Tanjung, Devina Tanjung, Nadila Tanjung, Rahmi Rahmita Triani, Ade Rahma Utama, Loudya Putri Wahyuni, Dela Wani, Anis Syafa Wardani, Ira Wardani, Nia Widyana, Airen Yusriani, Yusriani Zahriah, Putri Zahwannisa, Riskha Zaki, Sayyid Ahmad Zega, Aryansyah Zeg Zhani, Vira Ulfia