Media Bina Ilmiah
Vol. 17 No. 7: Februari, 2023

ARCHAIC WORD USAGE IN ENGLISH LITERARY WORKS

Martina Girsang (Universitas Methodist Indonesia)
Dian Elizabeth Octavia Nababan (Universitas Methodist Indonesia)
Kevin Gideon Barus (Universitas Methodist Indonesia)
Meylin Mutiara Panjaitan (Universitas Methodist Indonesia)
Sri Melawati Hutasoit (Universitas Methodist Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
16 Feb 2023

Abstract

Prose as a form of literary work is a form of writing both fiction and nonfiction with certain elements and characteristics. The study aims to assess the use of archaic words in English prose literary works. Archaic words refer to ancient words whose use is no longer common today. The research uses a descriptive method that comprehensively reviews the use of archaic words in English prose literary works. Generally, the use of archaic words in English prose literary works can be found in medieval English literary works. The use of archaic words in English literary works is still preserved until today with the aim of providing color and sharpening the meaning of the words of a prose to the reader.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

MBI

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Humanities Social Sciences Other

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Media Bina Ilmiah, ISSN 1978-3787 (print) | 2615-3505 (online), diterbitkan 12 (Dua Belas) nomor dalam setahun (Januari-Desember) oleh BINA PATRIA. Jurnal ini merupakan sarana komunikasi dan penyebarluasan informasi hasil-hasil penelitian dan pengembangan, kajian serta pemikiran dalam bidang ...