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Inflectional affixes in j.k. Rowling's novel Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Rachael Joy Nabasa Silalahi; Ronaldo Ersan; Cindy Ardauli; Esron Ambarita
Indonesian Journal Education Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): Indonesian Journal Education (IJE)
Publisher : Lembaga Riset Mutiara Akbar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56495/ije.v5i1.1497

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This study examines the use of inflectional affixes in J.K. Rowling’s novel Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets from a morphological perspective. The research aims to identify the types of inflectional affixes and explain their grammatical functions in the narrative context. A descriptive qualitative method was employed, with data collected from selected words and sentences in the novel. The analysis is based on Yule’s (2010) theory, which classifies English inflection into eight categories: plural, possessive, third person singular present, past tense, past participle, progressive, comparative, and superlative. The findings reveal a total of 34 inflectional forms, consisting of five plural forms, five possessives, three third person singular forms, ten past tense forms, three past participles, five progressive forms, two comparative forms, and two superlative forms. These results demonstrate that inflectional affixes play an essential role in conveying grammatical meaning without altering word class or core meaning. This study contributes to morphological analysis by illustrating the practical use of English inflectional affixes in literary texts and may serve as a reference for students and researchers in linguistics and English language studies.
Failed persuasion: the linguistic dynamics of dpr’s public addresses and their role in escalating civil unrest Vivi Novalia Sitinjak; Rachael Joy N Silalahi; Ronaldo Ersan; Cindy Ardauli
EDUCTUM: Journal Research Vol. 5 No. 2 (2026): Eductum: Journal Research
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56495/ejr.v5i2.1534

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This study examines the failure of political persuasion in public discourse by examining the language strategies used in statements by members of the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR) during the civil unrest on August 25–28, 2025. Using a Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) approach, this study analyzes how word choice, expressions of judgment, use of modality, and ideological positions in political speech actually fuel public anger rather than producing a persuasive effect. The research data includes verified public statements, media transcripts, and official quotations circulating during the escalation period. The results show that the failure of persuasion occurred due to a discursive mismatch between elite political narratives and the socio-economic conditions of society. These findings enrich the study of political discourse by viewing the failure of persuasion as a linguistic process influenced by power imbalances, lack of context sensitivity, and ideological differences.