ELITERATE : Journal of English Linguistics and Literature Studies
Vol 3, No 2 (2024): ELITERATE: Journal of English Linguistics and Literature Studies

SLANG LANGUAGE USED IN SING 2 MOVIE

Aini, Nur (Unknown)
Abdullah, Abdullah (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
24 May 2024

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the slang used in the film Sing 2. In addition, this study also aims to analyze the meaning and function of the use of slang. This research uses descriptive qualitative method. In this study, researchers used Chapman's theory (1988) to analyze the types of slang, Leech's theory (1981) to analyze the meaning of slang, and Allan & Burridge's theory (2006) to analyze the function of slang. The data source for this research was the film Sing 2. This research produced several findings. First, there are 2 types of slang used in the film Sing 2, namely primary slang and secondary slang. Second, there are 5 slang meanings in film sing 2, namely conceptual meaning, collocative meaning, connotative meaning, reflective meaning, and affective meaning. And finally, there are 7 functions of slang in this sing 2 film, namely to address, to humiliate, to initiate relaxed conversation, toform an atmosphere, to show intimacy, to reveal anger, and to express impressions

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Journal Info

Abbrev

Eliterate

Publisher

Subject

Humanities Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

Description

ELITERATE: Journal of English Linguistics and Literature Studies is a professional, double blind peer-reviewed journal that aims to involve scholars not only from Indonesia, but also from all international academic and professional community. The journal provides a platform for different theoretical ...