<![CDATA[UTILIZATION OF LANGUAGE STYLE AND IMAGERY IN THE POETRY COLLECTION "Mengaji Bukit Mengeja Danau" BY D. ZAWAWI IMRON FOR LEARNING IN JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL This study aims to describe the results of the analysis of figures of speech and imagery contained in the poetry collection Mengaji Bukit Mengeja Danau by D. Zawawi Imron and examine its application in learning poetry texts in grade VIII of junior high school. The background of this study is based on the difficulties experienced by students in distinguishing various types of figures of speech and imagery and implementing them in poetry learning activities. This study uses a qualitative method with a content analysis approach. The research data source is the poetry collection Mengaji Bukit Mengeja Danau, while the research data are in the form of words, phrases, and lines of poetry that contain elements of figures of speech and imagery. The data collection technique is carried out through document analysis with a systematic reading and note-taking method. The data analysis technique includes the data reduction stage to sort relevant data, data presentation through grouping based on the type of figures of speech and imagery, and drawing conclusions accompanied by verification through interpretation of its application in learning. The results show that in the poetry collection there are 11 types of figures of speech and 5 types of diverse imagery. This diversity reflects the richness of language styles that can be a source of contextual and interesting learning. The findings of this study have important implications for education, particularly as teaching materials that can help improve students' understanding of the intrinsic elements of poetry. By utilizing the results of this analysis, teachers can develop more varied learning strategies, enabling students to more effectively recognize, understand, and identify the types of figures of speech and imagery in poetic works.]]>
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