Musamus Journal of Language and Literature
Vol 5 No 2 (2022): Musamus Journal of Language and Literature

ANALYZING THE SIGNIFIER AND SIGNIFIED OF HYPERBOLE IN KATY PERRY’S SONGS

Christo Alobyaman Yabarmase (Universitas Musamus)



Article Info

Publish Date
25 Jun 2023

Abstract

The aim of this study was to analyze the signifier and signified of hyperbole in three songs by Katy Perry's, they are Firework, Rise, and Roar. This study applied a qualitative descriptive method with a semiotic approach by De Saussure that is used to understand the sign (signifier) ​​of a sentence and understand the meaning (signified) in the hyperbole. The data collection techniques used were library study, highlighting the hyperbole, and determining the signifier and signified parts of the hyperbole in song lyrics. It was found out that there are four hyperboles in Firework. This song conveys messages about the virtue of remaining confident, loving ourselves, and having a positive impact upon everyone else. In Rise, there were four data of hyperbole. It conveys a message encouraging us to maintain our confidence and belief in our genuine identity. Lastly, Roar consisted of three hyperbole data. It sends out a message of encouragement to us to remain brave and capable of defining our identity towards those who constantly underestimate others

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Abbrev

lite

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Subject

Arts Education

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The aims of this MuJoLaLi is to provide a venue for academicians, researchers, and practitioners for publishing the original research articles or review articles. The scope of the MuJoLaLi deals with current issues in Language and ...