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An Analysis of Denotative and Connotative Meanings in College Students’ Interaction Alfridus Kofi Talan; Adrianus Gude; I Putu Eka Suardana
Focus Journal : Language Review Vol 3 No 1 (2025): Focus Journal Language Review
Publisher : Universitas Bali Dwipa

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.62795/fjlg.v3i1.284

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This study, entitled An Analysis of Denotative and Connotative Meanings in College Students’ Interaction, aims to explore how college students use and interpret language in terms of its literal (denotative) and implied (connotative) meanings during their daily communication. Language plays a critical role in interpersonal interaction, and understanding how meaning is constructed and conveyed is essential in a college setting where communication occurs across academic, social, and cultural contexts. The research focuses on identifying the types of words and expressions students commonly use, analyzing how these are understood both literally and contextually, and examining the potential for miscommunication caused by differing interpretations of connotative meanings. The data were collected through observation and documentation of natural conversations among English Department students at Bali Dwipa University, followed by a semantic analysis based on theories of meaning. The findings reveal that while students are generally aware of denotative meanings, they frequently rely on connotative meanings to express emotions, attitudes, or social alignment. However, varied personal and cultural backgrounds sometimes lead to misinterpretation, particularly with words or phrases that carry strong emotional or cultural connotations. The study concludes that there are 20 utterances highlighting the rich interplay between denotative and connotative meanings in everyday student communication. While the denotative meanings provide a straightforward, literal understanding of the expressions, it is the connotative meanings that reveal deeper social, emotional, and relational nuances. An increased awareness of both denotative and connotative meanings can improve communication effectiveness and reduce misunderstandings in academic and informal settings.
Speech Act Strategies in Social Media Interactions Pragmatic Analysis of TikTok Comments Adrianus Gude; I Made Juliarta
Focus Journal : Language Review Vol 4 No 1 (2026): Focus Journal Language Review
Publisher : Universitas Bali Dwipa

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.62795/fjlg.v4i1.441

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This study aims to analyze speech act strategies in social media interactions, particularly in TikTok's comment section, using a pragmatic approach. TikTok, as a short video-based platform, functions not only as an entertainment medium but also as a discursive space where users perform various social actions through language. This study uses a descriptive qualitative method with data in the form of user comments on TikTok posts that have a high level of interaction. Data collection was carried out through non-participant observation and documentation, while data analysis included reduction, classification, pragmatic interpretation, and drawing conclusions. The theoretical framework used includes Austin and Searle's speech act theory, Grice's cooperative principle, Brown and Levinson's politeness theory, and Fairclough's critical discourse perspective. The results show that expressive speech acts and indirect directives are the most dominant strategies, manifested through implicature, humor, and politeness strategies. These strategies are used to convey criticism, build solidarity, negotiate identity, and reproduce and challenge power relations in political discourse, education, entertainment, and da'wah. These findings confirm that speech acts in TikTok comments are not neutral, but rather function as ideological and contextual social practices in digital culture, particularly among Generation Z.
Co-Authors Alfridus Kofi Talan I Made Juliarta I Putu Eka Suardana