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Illocutionary Acts Found In Barack Obama’s Interview With Jimmy Kimmel Live Show Putu Asrini; Luh Putu Laksminy; I Nyoman Tri Ediwan
International Journal of Linguistics and Discourse Analytics Vol 6 No 2 (2025): IJOLIDA Vol. 6 No. 2, March 2025
Publisher : Denpasar Institute

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.52232/ijolida.v6i2.189

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Pragmatics is a branch of linguistics that examines how meaning is shaped through language use within specific contexts involving speakers and listeners. Central to this field is speech act theory, which explains how utterances perform actions and create social meaning. This study analyzes the types and functions of illocutionary acts used in an interview between Jimmy Fallon and former U.S. President Barack Obama, illustrating how pragmatic strategies operate in media interaction. Employing a descriptive qualitative approach, the analysis is based on Searle’s (1976) classification of illocutionary acts. Data were gathered through documentation and note-taking. The findings reveal three dominant illocutionary acts: representatives, directives, and expressives. Representatives convey beliefs or statements of fact, directives seek to influence the listener through questions or suggestions, and expressives communicate emotions or evaluations. Overall, the study shows how these illocutionary acts contribute to communicative intent, reflect interpersonal dynamics, and highlight the interactional styles of both interviewer and interviewee.
The Kinds Of Characters Portrayed In Friendship Film Nikhael Okita Dawad Singal; Gek Wulan Novi Utami; I Nyoman Tri Ediwan
Jurnal Ilmiah Wahana Pendidikan Vol 12 No 4.A (2026): Jurnal Ilmiah Wahana Pendidikan
Publisher : Peneliti.net

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This study analyses the types of characters depicted in the 2024 film Friendship, directed by Andrew DeYoung, through the lens of E.M. Forster's character classification theory, specifically the distinction between flat and round characters. Using a qualitative content analysis approach, this research explores how these characters are constructed and developed throughout the film, as well as how they contribute to the emotional and thematic depth of the narrative. The film Friendship presents a dark yet psychologically rich exploration of modern masculinity, male loneliness, and emotional repression. The research findings indicate that the characters Craig Waterman and Austin Carmichael are round characters, exhibiting emotional complexity, inner conflict, and character development. On the other hand, Tami Waterman, Steven Waterman, and Tony are flat characters, remaining emotionally static and serving specific narrative purposes without significant transformation. This analysis highlights how character depth shapes viewers' understanding of social and psychological themes, particularly in contemporary cinematic narratives.
Face Threatening Acts of the Main Character in “The Half of it” Movie Kadek Gita Arya Cahyaningrum; Gede Primahadi Wijaya Rajeg; I Nyoman Tri Ediwan
RETORIKA: Jurnal Ilmu Bahasa Vol. 8 No. 2 (2022)
Publisher : Program Studi Magister Ilmu Linguistik Universitas Warmadewa

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22225/jr.8.2.2022.144-150

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This study analyzed face threatening acts (FTAs) used by the main character in the movie titled The Half of It, focusing on (i) the types of the FTAs and (ii) how the FTAs are used by the main character. The data came from all utterances (words, phrases, clauses, sentences) produced by the main character. A pragmatic theory of FTAs from Brown and Levinson was applied to analyze the data qualitatively. Four types of FTAs are found in this study. The first type is “threatening the hearer’s negative face”, which was embedded in specific acts used by the main character, namely Suggestion, Threat, Reminding, Order, Warning, and Compliment. The second type is, “threatening the speaker’s negative face”, which is followed by such acts as Response to the hearer’s faux pas, Excuses, and Acceptance of offers. The third type is, “threatening the hearer’s positive face” with the acts of Criticism, Insults, Disagreement, Ridicule, Reprimand, Disapproval, Irreverence, Complaints, and Accusations. The last type of the FTAs is “threatening the speaker’s positive face” by using Confession, Emotion leakage, Physical control over the body, Apology, and Acting stupid. Finally, the FTAs enacted in the utterances of the main character are minimized by means of applying the politeness strategies. It has been discovered that the main character used the four types of politeness strategy that were positive politeness, negative politeness, bald on-record, and off-record strategy.