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AN ANALYSIS OF FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE USED IN THE SONG LYRICS IN THE MOANA MOVIE Yustanti Elfrida Basani Siagian; Inti Englishtina
LINGUAMEDIA Journal Vol 3, No 01 (2022): Maret: Linguamedia Journal
Publisher : Universitas 17 Agustus 1945 Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (330.243 KB) | DOI: 10.56444/lime.v3i01.2903

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Figurative language is one of the languages used in literary works, especially in song lyrics. It is often used to help songwriters create beautiful songs by conveying unusual words in song lyrics. It also gives the right role to the reader or listener. Therefore, the use of figurative language in a work will make the reader or listener excited. The use of figurative language can also make listeners have a broad imagination and understand the meanings available through figurative language in a song explicitly.When people listen to music through its lyrics, language plays an important role in conveying the meaning of the song. Moana is a Disney film that also uses many songs as the background. Therefore, this study aims to determine the types of figures of speech and the meaning of song lyrics in the Moana movie. The researcher analyzed the types of figurative language and the meanings contained in the song lyrics. The researcher also analyzes how figurative language contributes to the meaning of the song lyrics.The researcher analyzed the song lyrics by reading them intensively and paying attention to each line. After that, the researcher analyzed the figurative language and the meaning of the song's lyrics. This is to determine whether the sentences are included in figurative language based on the meaning of the sentences in the lyrics of the song. The data instrument is song lyrics in the movie Moana. In this study, the researcher used a qualitative descriptive method. Through these steps, the researcher found 8 figurative languages in the song lyrics, that is symbol, metonymy, personification, metaphor, simile, hyperbole, allegory, and understatement. From this thesis, the researcher hopes that they will be interested in learning more about figurative language, and they will better understand the meaning of figurative language in a song.Keywords: Types of Figurative Language, Meaning of figurative language, Semantics, Song Lyrics, Moana movie.
THE AGGRESSIVE JACK TORRANCE IN THE SHINING BY STEPHEN KING: A PSYCHOLOGICAL ANALYSIS Michael Kevin Bryan Sahertian; Yosep Bambang Margono; Inti Englishtina
LINGUAMEDIA Journal Vol 3, No 01 (2022): Maret: Linguamedia Journal
Publisher : Universitas 17 Agustus 1945 Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (515.733 KB) | DOI: 10.56444/lime.v3i01.2870

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This thesis with a title The Aggressive Jack Torrance in The Shining by Stephen King: A Psychological Analysis. This thesis is a literature study of with the help of psychological theory as a tool to examine the story. Wellek and Warren (1949) opinion about the connection of psychology and literature is the foundation of this thesis. They found out that there is a connection between two of the study, because both of them analyze human being as their subject of study.The theories that writer borrows from psychology discipline are: Abraham Maslow Hierarchy of needs that divide human needs into class. This needs have to be fulfilled in order to function properly as a human being. Second theory in this thesis is called Stress and Coping which explains the definition of stress according to Lazarus and Folkman. The last theory is Frustration-Aggression by John Dollard that describes the aggressive reaction of a frustrated person that cannot attain their goal.The method used in this research is qualitative. Data of this research is from the novel and the film. Several books are used as references to analyze the data and support this research. In collecting data, the writer uses the technique of reading the book and watching the film repeatedly to find out the contents of the story.In this study, the writer learn what happen to Jack Torrance character in The Shining with the aid of Psychological theory. According to Abraham Maslow Hierarchy of needs, a human being has to fulfill his needs in order to function properly. Jack Torrance unable to fulfill his needs in order to function properly as a human being. Besides that, Jack Torrance incapable of acomplish his goals in life, which stress and frustrate him. This frustration, turns into aggression that Jack Torrance take out to the closest people to him, which is his family, Wendy and Danny. Using Stress and Coping, the writer can describe what is stress. This theory function as a tool to analyze Jack Torrance’s stress in the novel. The writer finds out that the source of his stress is because he cannot accomplish his goal. Lastly, using Frustration-Aggression which described Jack Torrance’s aggressive reaction because of his frustration.Another founding of this study is the main problem of Jack Torrance according to conclusion from the analysis of his character in chapter iv. Jack Torrance main source of frustration is his dilemma. He has to choose whether he should be a good husband and father or to be a loyal hotel caretaker. Should he take his son to come down into Sidewinder or should he take care of Overlook Hotel, and keep his family stay at Overlook without medical assistance for his son.
ANNA'S CULTURE SHOCK EXPERIENCES IN THE ANNA AND THE KING MOVIE Rosady, Hersya Septita; Englishtina, Inti
LINGUAMEDIA Journal Vol 4, No 02 (2023): LiNGUAMEDIA Journal
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56444/lime.v4i02.3930

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This thesis is a study of the cultural shock experienced by the main character in the movie Anna and The King using the theory of general culture shock from Oberg (1960) to support the writing. The purpose of the study is (1) to describe the phases of process of cultural shock experienced by Anna in Anna and the King movie (2) To show the evidence and effects of culture shock experienced by character in Anna and the King Movie. The method used in this research is descriptive qualitative method. Data of this research is taken from the film; the scripts and the scenes are used as references to analyze the data and support for this research. In this research, the writer found through culture shock phases stages of culture shock, the evidence and the effect experienced by the main character. The culture shock phases are honeymoon, crisis, recovery, and adjustment. Then the writer also found the effects of culture shock based on the four phases above. There are two effects of culture shock. The positive effects include culture shock gives us new knowledge about culture, culture shock can make friends from all over the world, culture shock builds confidence, get to know a new language. The negative effects include anxiety, confusion, homesickness or anger. The conclusion of the research described the phases the evidence and the effect of culture shock by Oberg’s Theory that can give information to the readers or the next researchers.Key words: Culture, culture shock, film, literature, cultural differences
LIFE STRUGGLE IN THE FAULT IN OUR STAR BY JOHN GREEN syaharani, dinar; Englishtina, Inti
LINGUAMEDIA Journal Vol 5, No 01 (2024): LiNGUAMEDIA Journal
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56444/lime.v5i01.3923

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The purpose of this analysis is to describe the main characters and characterizations and find out the theme in The Fault in Our Star. The writer uses qualitative methods to conduct this research. For analysis, the writer uses a qualitative approach. This research is entitled "Life Struggle in The Fault in Our Stars by John Green". The main reason the writer chose this topic is because the novel tells about the life struggle against the characters' illnesses. The second element analyzed in this case is the theme, how does he survive in a sad situation. The third element in the novel that will be discussed is that the writer will discuss in more detail the life struggles faced by the characters in the novel. Finally, the writer hopes that this paper will be useful for the readers, especially to better understand the intrinsic elements of the novel.
A SYNTACTICAL ANALYSIS OF SONG LYRICS “SAY YOU LOVE ME” BY JESSIE WARE Syuriadi, Roesitha D M; Englishtina, Inti
LINGUAMEDIA Journal Vol 4, No 01 (2023): LiNGUAMEDIA Journal
Publisher : Universitas 17 Agustus 1945 Semarang

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This study is a linguistic analysis that discusses sentence patterns of syntactical fields of song lyrics “Say You Love Me” by Jessie Ware that uses trees diagram. Jessie Ware is an English singer, songwriter, and podcaster. The theories are used to find sentence patterns refer to transformational generative grammar (TGG) theory by Noam Chomsky, the theory of phrase structure from Goodman, and the tree diagram theory by Bornstein. The research method used is the descriptive qualitative method. The data source of this study is Jessie Ware’s song and to collect the data, the writer chooses “Say You Love Me” The result shows that there are 6 syntactical structures that are dominant in 18 lines, and there are 4 syntactical structures composed of different pattern constructions found in 5 lines in Jessie Ware’s song lyrics “Say You Love Me”. Data as follows. There are 6 categories of dominant syntactical structures which used in the three songs of Jessie Ware’s song lyrics namely (1) S ⇨ NP + VP in 5 lines, (2) S ⇨ VP + NP in 4 lines, (3) S ⇨ Conj + NP +VP in 4 lines, (4) S ⇨ Conj +VP + NP in 2 lines, (5) S ⇨ S + Conj + S in 2 lines, and (6) S ⇨ VP + Conj + NP in 1 line. There are 5 other syntactical structure categories also founded in these songs, namely (7) S ⇨ Conj +Adj P + VP in 1 line, (8) S ⇨ Conj + adj P + NP + VP in 1 line, (9) S ⇨ Adj P + NP + PP in 1 line, (10) S ⇨ Adv P + VP + NP in 2 lines. Also, the writer identified the following syntactical structure as having the highest frequency in Jessie Ware's song lyrics “Say You Love Me” from the result above (1) S ⇨ NP + VP in 5 lines, (2) S ⇨ VP + NP in 4 lines. (3) S ⇨ Conj + NP +VP in 4 lines. On the other hand, the less common syntactical structures are (4) S ⇨ Conj +VP + NP in 2 lines, (5) S ⇨ S + Conj + S in 2 lines, and (6) S ⇨ VP + Conj + NP in 1 line. (7) S ⇨ Conj +Adj P +VP in 1 line, (8) S ⇨ Conj + Adj P + NP +VP in 1 lne, (9) S ⇨ Adj P + NP +PP in 1 line, (10) S ⇨ Adv P + VP +NP in 2 lines. From the result above, the writer suggests that this research could be continued by future writer or researcher and that it might be utilized as a resource for learning about syntax in the hopes that it will be interested to the reader.Keywords: Jessie Ware’s song lyrics, syntactical analysis