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Women Language Features used by Bella Swan in Twilight Movie Gabriella Kristina Handayani; Endar Rachmawaty Linuwih
e-LinguaTera Vol. 3 No. 1 (2023): e-LinguaTera, Universitas Buddhi Dharma
Publisher : Fakultas Sosial dan Humaniora - Universitas Buddhi Dharma

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31253/lt.v3i1.2123

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This study aims to identify the types and functions of women language features used by Bella Swan in Twilight movie. The design of the study is descriptive qualitative. The data were taken from the utterances of Bella Swan, then analyzed using Lakoff’s theory. The study results discovered eight types of women language features from Bella Swan's utterances: lexical hedges or fillers, tag question, rising intonation, intensifier, hypercorrect grammar, superpolite form, avoidance of strong swear words, and emphatic stress. The most frequent women language features used by Bella Swan was lexical hedges or fillers. The researcher identified 14 functions of women language features used by Bella Swan. The dominant functions of women language features were to indicate uncertainty and lack of confidence, wrap up the idea, denote hesitancy and make the sentence less assertive, and express slight surprise and agreement.
Semiotic Analysis of Fore Cofee Advertisement on YouTube Esterlita Sharon; Endar Rachmawaty Linuwih; Eka Fadilah
e-LinguaTera Vol. 5 No. 2 (2025): e-LinguaTera, Universitas Buddhi Dharma
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31253/lt.v5i2.4023

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In today’s digital era, advertisements play a vital role not only in promoting products but also in shaping narratives that resonate with consumers. This study examines the semiotic elements embedded in Fore Coffee’s YouTube advertisement, applying Roland Barthes’ semiotic theory to explore how verbal and nonverbal signs communicate meaning. Specifically, the analysis focuses on three layers: denotation (literal meaning), connotation (cultural or emotional meaning), and myth (ideological construction). The research employs a qualitative approach with semiotic analysis as the primary method, drawing data from Fore Coffee’s “Segelas Kopi Wujudkan Harapan” advertisement. The findings reveal that the advertisement communicates more than the consumption of coffee it portrays coffee as a symbol of aspiration, identity, and community. Denotatively, the ad highlights everyday interactions such as delivery services, storytelling, and coffee preparation that reflect politeness, professionalism, and craftsmanship. Connotatively, it evokes deeper associations of comfort, inclusivity, and modern lifestyle, positioning coffee as part of personal and social identity. Nonverbal elements, such as the logo, colors, and capitalized slogans like “NEW COFFEE CULTURE,” further amplify this symbolic value. At the mythological level, four dominant narratives emerge: the myth of hope, where coffee becomes a source of motivation and dreams, the myth of authenticity and quality, emphasizing skilled craftsmanship and locally sourced products, the myth of a modern and inclusive lifestyle, aligning coffee culture with progressive values and creativity; and the myth of local empowerment, showcasing coffee as an ethical choice that supports Indonesian farmers and national pride. Fore Coffee’s advertisement transcends product marketing by constructing an ideological narrative that redefines coffee as a lifestyle symbol. Through signs and symbols, it reinforces cultural values of authenticity, inclusivity, and empowerment. This analysis demonstrates how advertising operates as both a commercial strategy and a cultural text that shapes consumer perception and collective identity.