Pulchra Lingua
Vol. 3 No. 2 (2024): Pulchra Lingua: A Journal of Language Study, Literature & Linguistics

The Use of Figurative Language in Social Media Discourse during the 2024 Indonesian Presidential Election

Syamsuddin, Syamsuddin (Unknown)
Munfarida, Sakina (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Nov 2024

Abstract

This study examines the language styles used in netizens’ posts and comments on social media during the 2024 Presidential Election (Pilpres). Employing a qualitative descriptive approach, the research analyzes primary data in the form of written social media content and secondary data from relevant literature, utilizing orthographic and referential matching techniques. Among the 100 instances of hate speech identified, 30 distinct language styles were observed, with sarcasm (50 occurrences), hyperbole (30 occurrences), irony (20 occurrences), and rhetoric (10 occurrences) being the most prevalent. These language styles reflect expressions of dissatisfaction, anger, and criticism, while also capturing public attention. Sarcasm and irony effectively convey sharp satire, hyperbole introduces dramatic emphasis, and rhetoric evokes emotional reactions. The findings reveal that social media serves as a platform for political opinion contests, where language style functions as a strategic tool to construct narratives and influence public perception persuasively.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

pulchra

Publisher

Subject

Humanities Education Library & Information Science

Description

Pulchra lingua is a journal published by Kyadiren Foundation. Articles in the journal are published twice a year. The Journal accepts scientific writings from conceptual ideas and research results that have never been published, especially those related to language study, literature, and ...