Humanis
Vol. 30 No. 1 (2026): Volume 30 No 1, Februari 2026

Decoding Verbal and Non-Verbal on Falala Chocolate’s Advertisements:

Ega Pratiwi, Ni Kadek Adelia (Unknown)
Eka Pratiwi, Desak Putu (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
28 Feb 2026

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the verbal and nonverbal signs in Falala Chocolate’s Instagram advertisements and to understand the implicit meanings within them. The background of this study is the important role of social media advertising in shaping audience perceptions and conveying emotional and cultural messages. The analysis uses Roland Barthes’ media semiotics (1986) to explore meaning through denotation and connotation. This study applies a qualitative approach through systematic data collection, classification of signs, and interpretation of verbal and nonverbal elements. Barthes’ analysis reveals connotative meanings such as luxury, warmth, and cultural values expressed through facial expressions, gestures, and the interaction between text and visuals. Therefore, Falala Chocolate’s advertisements not only provide product information but also build emotional appeal and communicate cultural values.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

humanis

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Subject

Humanities Social Sciences

Description

Humanis is a journal managed by the Faculty of Cultural Sciences, and is published 4 times a year. This journal is designed as a means of research publication that covers in detail a number of topics in the fields of literature, language and social sciences related to the cultural development of ...