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Journal : Journey: Journal of English Language and Pedagogy

Topic Continuity in the Short Story “The Tortoise and the Hare”: A Pragmatic Approach Silaban, Jelly Prima Krisnawati; Elchaira, Nadya; Deliana, Deliana
Journey: Journal of English Language and Pedagogy Vol. 8 No. 2 (2025): Journey: Journal of English Language and Pedagogy (on going)
Publisher : UIBU

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33503/journey.v8i2.1705

Abstract

This study uses a discourse analysis approach to examine topic continuity in the well-known fable the Tortoise and the Hare. Based on Halliday and Hasan's cohesion theory and Givón's framework. The study investigates how linguistic devices like pronouns, repetition, and zero anaphora preserve narrative coherence. Using a qualitative descriptive method, the analysis shows that minimum interference and short referential distances are crucial for maintaining textual clarity. While definite and possessive pronouns aid in medium- and long-range topic tracking, zero anaphora and third-person pronouns are consistently employed to preserve local coherence. The results show that the fable's theme consistency is accomplished by the deliberate use of unified techniques that guarantee the traceability of characters and events rather than intricate frameworks. Notably, the text's emphasis on distinct protagonists is reflected in the lack of indefinite pronouns, which supports its didactic and moral goals. When paired with good reference management, the narrative's simplicity shows how cohesiveness can be efficiently achieved in brief textsThis study highlights how traditional tales model referential cohesiveness and use discourse strategies to support comprehension and learning. Additionally, the findings lay the groundwork for future comparative studies on topic continuity across languages and genres.
Co-Authors Abdul Rahman Akhyar, Fadhilah Tsaqila Aslim Rasyad Ayuanda, Winda Batubara, Nisa Anggraini Br. Perangin-angin, Alemina Cut Nizma Dalimunthe, Muhammad Azmii Dina Arfianti Siregar Dwi Widayati, Dwi Eddy Setia Edi Surya, Edi Eka Nurmala Sari Elchaira, Nadya Fauzi, KMS Muhammad Amin Frans Marhuasa Simamora, Arne Hasibuan, Faninsky Aryanti La Ajina Hasibuan, Pendi Hasibuan, Raya Puspita Sari Heni Susanti, Heni Hutagalung, Geby Tarina Hutri, Kemala Ilma, Dzikri Jamaludin, Mohd Faizal Bin Jonni Parulian, Riatno Kaloko, Elsayrona Br La Ajina Hasibuan, Faninsky Aryanti Lubis, Musliadi M.Rikwan Effendi Salam Manik Marbun, Vaulina Mardelia Desfrida Marpaung, Budi Awan Megawati Sitompul Muhammad Hafiz Muhammad Ridha Mulyani, Restria Napitupulu, Ilham Hidayah Napitupuluh, Ilham H. Nasution, Andini nabila Nasution, Hasnah Juniarni Nasution, Khairina Nilma Zola Nizwardi Jalinus Nugroho, Vina Nurlela Nurlela Nurlinda Nurlinda, Nurlinda Parasian, Nehemia Anugrah Parlindungan Purba, Parlindungan Purba, Sadaukur Aeroki Putri, Marta Desi Rahmah Fithriani Rahmayani Rahmayani Rambe, Masril Tua Rangkuti, Rahmadsyah Rihaney, Nine Rizal, Billy Affandie Rusdi Noor Rosa Sarjianto, Sarjianto Sembiring, Mira Octavia Sembiring, Rahmat Widia Silaban, Jelly Prima Krisnawati Simanjuntak, Darmawati Simanjuntak, Ivan Fernando Sinulingga, Desi Rahma Yuni Br. Siregar, Arninda Sekar Sari Sri Rosita Sukma, Sukma Surianti, Meily Suryanto Suryanto Syahputra, Rizki syahputra, Rizky Tambunan, Khairunnisa Waskito Waskito, Waskito Yohana, Romaida Yusuf, Fadel