ELTIN Journal: Journal of English Language Teaching in Indonesia
Vol 13 No 1 (2025): VOLUME 13, ISSUE 1, APRIL 2025

The EFFECTIVENESS OF ARCADE GAMES IN IMPROVING THE UNDERSTANDING OF POETIC FIGURATIVE SPEECH

Sar, Siswantia (Unknown)
Payana, Wita Dwi (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
20 Mar 2025

Abstract

This study explores the effectiveness of arcade games in improving high school students' understanding of figurative speech and examines students' perceptions of using arcade games as a learning tool. The study presents a novel and captivating strategy to enhance students' literary comprehension, particularly in the use of figurative speech at the high school level. Using a mixed method of quantitative and qualitative approach, four selected student groups from two different schools were studied. The experimental group participated in sessions incorporating arcade games designed to teach figurative speech, while the control group followed traditional learning methods. Data was collected through pre- and post-intervention tests measuring students' understanding, along with a questionnaire evaluating their perceptions of arcade games as a learning tool. Statistical analysis was used to compare the differences in understanding between the two groups, providing knowledge into the effectiveness of arcade games in improving students' comprehension of figurative speech. The main finding from this research is that the use of arcade games significantly improves high school students' understanding of figurative speech and the students’ response toward the arcade game is mostly positive. The results suggest that arcade games can be a more effective and engaging method for teaching figurative speech compared to conventional approaches​.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

eltin

Publisher

Subject

Education

Description

ELTIN, Journal of English Language Teaching in Indonesia is published twice a year by STKIP Siliwangi, Indonesia. This journal represents the field of English Language Teaching in its widest sense. This journal addresses (applied) linguistics, literary appreciation, language education, and so ...