IDEAS: Journal on English Language Teaching and Learning, Linguistics and Literature
Vol. 13 No. 2 (2025): IDEAS: Journal on English Language Teaching and Learning, Linguistics and Lite

Types of Figurative Language found in Rosé’s Selected Songs

Bagastia, I Putu Prema (Unknown)
Marantika, I Made Yogi (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
20 Aug 2025

Abstract

This study examines figurative language contained in Rose´’s selected songs. Figurative language uses words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation. It aims to analyze the types of figurative language and the meaning of figurative language. The data source in this study was taken from two selected songs from Rose´. A qualitative method was used in this study. To solve the problem, this study employs Abrams and Harpham’s (2005) theory types of figurative language including simile, metaphor, metonymy, hyperbole, irony, paradox, and allusion and Leech’s (1981) theory meaning of figurative language. In this study, six types of figurative language were found namely metaphor, irony, metonymy, hyperbole, allusion, and paradox. The results and discussion in this study reveal 18 types of figurative language consisting 50% of metaphor, 22,22% of irony, 11,11% of metonymy, and 5,5% each of hyperbole, allusion, and paradox. This study may enhance the comprehension of figurative language in modern music and provide valuable input for learners of English in interpreting song lyrics more effectively.

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ideas

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Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

Description

IDEAS Journal is published twice a year in the months of June and December (P-ISSN 2338-4778 and E-ISSN 2548-4192); it presents articles on English language teaching and learning, linguistics, and literature. The contents include analyses, studies and application of theories, research report, ...