ELITERATE : Journal of English Linguistics and Literature Studies
Vol 5, No 1 (2025): ELITERATE : Journal of English Linguistics and Literature Studies

AN ANALYSIS OF FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE ON INSIDE OUT 2 MOVIE

Lubis, Hapisoh (Unknown)
Hasibuan, Sri Wahyuni (Unknown)
Hasibuan, Apriyanti (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
29 Dec 2026

Abstract

This research aimed to analyze the figurative language used in the animation movie Inside Out 2. The objectives were to identify the types and functions of figurative language used by the emotion characters in the movie. The study used a descriptive qualitative method, with data collected from the movie script and dialogues spoken by characters such as Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear, Disgust, Anxiety, Ennui, Envy, and Embarrassment. Based on Abrams’ theory, the researcher found 10 types of figurative language, including 1 metaphor, 2 similes, 13 hyperboles, 3 personifications, 2 synecdoches, 3 onomatopoeias, 1 allusion, 3 symbolisms, 4 metonymies, and 10 ironies. Furthermore, the functions were analyzed using Perrine’s theory, which includes 11 imaginative enjoyment, 3 detailed imagery, 17 emotional depth, and 11 conveying meaning in few words. The study concluded that figurative language in Inside Out 2 played an important role in expressing emotions, supporting the movie’s theme about growing up and emotional development.Keywords: Figurative language, Inside Out 2, emotional expression

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Journal Info

Abbrev

Eliterate

Publisher

Subject

Humanities Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

Description

ELITERATE: Journal of English Linguistics and Literature Studies is a professional, double blind peer-reviewed journal that aims to involve scholars not only from Indonesia, but also from all international academic and professional community. The journal provides a platform for different theoretical ...