JoREL: Journal of Religion and Linguistics
Vol. 1 No. 1 (2024): Journal of Religion and Linguistics

Depicting the politeness strategy of Tower of God’s author

Nurazizah, Enggar (Unknown)
Tur, Ajar Pradika Ananta (Unknown)
Evans, Martin Asta (Unknown)
Jones, Dennis Ivan (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
15 Sep 2024

Abstract

Politeness strategy does not merely connect to reality between several persons but in imagination of one person as well like depicted in webtoons. This research contributes to give insight how to elaborate the politeness strategy expressed by one person, as author, in form of utterances. By using qualitative approach, the data were analyzed descriptively and concluded to get the line of politeness strategy. The results of the analysis in this study will be briefly describing 4 types of politeness strategy found in the conversations between the characters of the Tower of God season 1. Firstly, Bald on-record which consist of giving orders, making requests, giving warnings, and giving statements. Secondly, positive politeness which consist of seeking agreement and avoiding disagreements, making offers, promises, optimism, giving gifts (understanding and cooperation), showing flock loyalty, etc. Thirdly, negative politeness which consist of apologize for coercion, be indirect, pessimistic, minimize imposing, use questions, pay respects. Fourthly, off record which consist of ironic, vague and ambiguous, incomplete. Meanwhile, there are 4 functions found in Tower of God season 1.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jorel

Publisher

Subject

Religion Arts Humanities Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

Description

JoREL: Journal of Religion and Linguistics is an open access international, peer reviewed journal publishing high quality, original research that advance civic understanding and dialogue on issues at the intersections of religion and linguistics in public life. Editorial team broadly define religion ...