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Journal : Journal of English Teaching and Applied Linguistics (JETAL)

AN ANALYSIS OF FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE FOUND ON THE TENTH GRADE STUDENTS' WRITING PERSONAL LETTER IN SMA NEGERI 1 SIANTAR Gultom, Elisabeth Morauli; Hutauruk, Bertaria Sohnata; Nababan, Irene Adryani
JETAL: Journal of English Teaching & Applied Linguistic Vol 5 No 2 (2024): April
Publisher : English Education Department at FKIP Nommensen University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36655/jetal.v5i2.1541

Abstract

This research presents the figurative language used by students in writing personal letters at SMA Negeri 1 Pematangsiantar. The aim of this research was to determine the types of figurative language students use when writing personal letters. The focus of this research is stated by the researcher as follows: the kinds of figurative language used by students in writing personal letters and the dominance of figurative language used by students in writing personal letters. This research uses qualitative descriptive research methods, and used an essay test to gather the data. This research used the research subject and took 35 out of 36 students. The researcher discovered four types of figurative language used by students in writing personal letters. They are: Metaphor 10 sentences (27,03%), 10 Simile (27,033%), Personification 9 sentence (24,32%), Hyperbole 8 sentences (2.62%). Letters play a vital role as a medium to convey our feelings, ideas, and ideas that create the best effect in developing understanding or imagination in choosing and arranging words, especially if the word uses figurative language to refresh and be colorful in its presentation.
Co-Authors Agus Salim Marpaung Anita Sitanggang Anita Sitanggang Basar Lolo Siahaan Basar Lolo Siahaan Berlin Sibarani Berlin Sibarani Bertaria Sohnata Hutauruk Budiarti, Rika Cantika May Maria Sirait Carolina Carolina, Carolina Damanik, Esrayani David Togi Hutahean Dumaris, Atri Fretty Riana Rajagukguk Gultom, Elisabeth Morauli Hutabarat, Novra Melisa P. Irwansyah, Syalaisha Syafira Jayawarsa, A.A. Ketut Kevin William Andri Siahaan Laurensia Manurung Leonita M.E. Manihuruk Leonita Maria E Manihuruk Lusia Pebriyani Silaban Mailin Saragih, Chelsi Ruth Manik, Kresna Ningsih Manurung, Fitrianti Masitowarni Siregar Nababan, Indah Dame Nainggolan, Adika Indotua Napitupulu, Rio Parsaoran Novra Melisa P. Hutabarat Ony Maretta Sinurat Pandiangan, Ferda Panggabean, Angel Nerin Patricia Puhka, Prakash Rumahorbo, Leta Denarosana Sai Davis, Yong Heng Sanggam Siahaan Siahaan, Basar Lolo Siahaan, Fine Eirene Siahaan, Kevin William Andri Siahaan, Vera Elisabet Sidauruk, Yanti Elizabeth Simanjuntak, Bernard Simanjuntak, Naomi Simanjuntak, Palti Hand T Maruhum Simatupang, Gracia Elizabeth Simbolon, Dony Wira Sinaga, Asima Rohana Sinambela, Rohanna Sinurat, Bloner Sinurat, Ony Maretta Sirait, Cantika May Maria Siska Natalia Situmeang Sitanggang, Anita Sitanggang, Loria Vikki Sitohang, Hanji Agustina Situmeang, Siska Anggita Situmorang, Santa Veronika T. Silvana Sinar Tarigan, Amos Frans Abdial Teguh Satria Amin, Teguh Satria Theresi, Theresi Tiarma Marpaung Tobing, Viola Sasti Bizora L. Veronika Febriyanti Siahaan Vivi Grasela Nainggolan Wiwiek Meisuri Yanti Kristina Sinaga