JEdu: Journal of English Education
Vol 1, No 3 (2021): JEdu: Journal of English Education

Function of Figurative Language Found in Greys Anatomy’s Movie Script

Utari Fatchiyati (Universitas Gunadarma)
Sujana Sujana (Universitas Gunadarma)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Nov 2021

Abstract

This research aims to identify types of figurative language found in some of Greys Anatomy’s movie scripts and to identify the function of figurative language in some of Greys Anatomy’s movie scripts. The source of the data in this research is the dialogue in Greys Anatomy. To achieve the aims of this research; the researcher uses the qualitative research method. The researcher uses the theory of Kennedy & Perrine. The first result of this research is 100 data can be classified in Figurative Language, 7% Simile, 65% Metaphor, 7% Personification, 4% Hyperbole, 9% Understatement, 3% Metonymy, and 5% Paradox. The second result of this research is 92 data can be categorized as a function of figurative language. 14% Imaginative Pleasure, 13% Additional Imagery, 48% Emotional Intensity, and 25% Means of Concentration. 

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Journal Info

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jedu

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Subject

Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

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JEdu: Journal of English Education focused to publish high-quality articles dedicated to all aspects of the latest outstanding research and developments in the fields of English Education. The scope of this journal encompasses to study of English Education, Literature, Linguistics, and ...