Journal of Social Humanities and Education: Scripta Humanika
Vol 1 No 2 (2025): November: Jurnal Sosial Humaniora dan Pendidikan: Scripta Humanika

Analysis of Figurative Language Style in Chapter 1 of Stephenie Meyer's Twilight Novel

Rizka Fitri Silalahi (Unknown)
Nurfithri, Nurfithri (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
25 Nov 2025

Abstract

This study examines the use of figurative language in Chapter 1 of Stephenie Meyer’s Twilight novel with a focus on its narrative functions and stylistic significance. Employing a descriptive qualitative approach, the data were collected through documentation by identifying and classifying sentences containing figurative language in the selected chapter. The analysis reveals that metaphor, personification, hyperbole, and simile are the dominant figurative forms used by the author. Among these, metaphor appears most frequently and plays a crucial role in representing the protagonist’s emotional state, psychological tension, and sense of alienation. Personification contributes to the vivid portrayal of setting and atmosphere, while hyperbole intensifies emotional expression and simile clarifies imagery through explicit comparison. The findings demonstrate that figurative language is strategically integrated into the narrative structure to enhance meaning, emotional depth, and reader engagement. This study highlights the importance of stylistic analysis in understanding literary texts and emphasizes the relevance of figurative language studies for both literary criticism and translation research, particularly in the context of contemporary popular novels.  

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scripta-humanika

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Humanities Education Social Sciences

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Journal of Social Humanities and Education: Scripta Humanika is a peer-reviewed academic journal that publishes research articles, conceptual papers, and critical reflections in the fields of social sciences, humanities, and education. The journal aims to serve as an academic platform for ...