JEdu: Journal of English Education
Vol 4, No 1 (2024): JEdu: Journal of English Education

The Analysis of Figurative Language in Album Ballads 1 by Joji

Maulana, Chardo (Unknown)
Sugiyartati, Arie (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Mar 2024

Abstract

Figurative language is a way of speaking to express someones thoughts or intentions without using a literal meaning. The aims of this research are to identify types of figurative language in album Ballads 1 by Joji on Kerafs & Kennedy theory. This research used qualitative method. The source of the data in this research is the Lyric from the album Ballads 1 by Joji. They are Why Am I Still in LA, Test Drive, Rip, No Fun, Yeah Right, Come Thru, Slow Dancing in The Dark, Attention, Xnxx, Ill see you in 40, Wanted U, and Cant Get Over You. Moreover, to archive the aims of this research, the researcher used the qualitative method. The researcher uses the theory of Gorys Keraf (2009) & X.J Kennedy (1979). The result of this research shows that there are 31 data of figurative languages including simile (3), metaphor (7), hyperbole (4), personification (4), symbol (2), paradox (2), synecdoche (2), and repetition (7).

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jedu

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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 ...