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ALLURE JOURNAL
ISSN : -     EISSN : 28077075     DOI : https://doi.org/10.26877/allure
ALLURE Journal is committed to exploring and highlighting insights into crucial issues dealing with academic researchers and critical practitioners interested in applied linguistic, linguistic, literature, and cultural studies.
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An Analysis of Expressive Speech Acts Used in Ellen Show " Interview with Billie Eilish" Ngasini, Ngasini; Senowarsito, Senowarsito; Nugrahani, Dyah
Allure Journal Vol 1, No 1 (2021): July 2021
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This research aims to identify types of expressive speech acts, to describe the realization and the actual condition used in Billie Eilish interview's in Ellen show. The researcher used descriptive qualitative. The data of this study collected from the interview script. In this research, the data are taken from the dialogue among the Interviewer and Interviewee; this research used document analysis for analyzing the data. The finding showed there were 16 utterances of expressive speech acts, which consisted of 1 expression of apologizing (6,2 %), 1 expression of thanking (6,2 %), 6 expression of congratulating (37,5),1 expression of greeting (6,2%), 1 expression of wishing (6,2%), 5 expression of attitudes (31,2%). The result showed the expressive of congratulating are the most dominant expressive speech act he expressive of congratulating are the most dominant expressive speech act.
Portrayals of Power in Suzanne Collins’ The Hunger Games and Veronica Roth’s Divergent Novels Wandansari, Rifky Aulia; Suryaningtyas, Valentina Widya
Allure Journal Vol 2, No 1 (2022): January 2022
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Abstract. This research aims to compare power aspects portrayed by the main character in The Hunger Games and Divergent novels and see the similarities and differences between those two novels. The object of this research is Suzanne Collins’ The Hunger Games and Veronica Roth’s Divergent Novels. The researcher uses descriptive qualitative as the method of the study. The researcher used Karlberg's (2005) theory to conduct this research. The researcher classified the characteristic of power into Power as Domination (there are 5 types) and Power as Capacity (there are 4 types) to get the data. The other elements that help the researcher easier to collect the data that can be compared are using the novel's intrinsic elements. The result shows Katniss (The Hunger Games) and Tris (Divergent) as the main character, they have power on some points. Some points of the power from those novels have similar portrayals such as Power as Domination in Position, Power as Domination in Knowledge, Power as Domination in Experience, Power as Domination in Gender, Power as Capacity in Anger, Power as Capacity in Bravery, and Power as Capacity in Disappointed. Few points show if those two books have different portrayals, such as the point of Power as Domination in Age and Power as Capacity in Worrying. So, based on the research and the result shown, The Hunger Games and Divergent are thought of as the same novels because some power portrayals from those novels are similar.
Perceived Role of Social Media in the Vocabulary Development of University Students Domingo, Dr. Mee Jay A.; Aguillon, Harvey John Tolentino
Allure Journal Vol 1, No 1 (2021): July 2021
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In the academe, stakeholders are starting to acknowledge the impact of social media in the teaching and learning process. Aware of this, the researchers conducted this study to determine the role of social media in the language learning experiences of students. Specifically, it identified the social media profile of the students and the platforms’ perceived use and advantages to vocabulary development. In realizing its objectives, the study employed a descriptive research design that involved 83 university students from a state university in the Philippines. Respondents answered an online survey questionnaire, which was tried out first to potential respondents before its actual use. The researchers used descriptive statistics to make sense of the data gathered. Results show that the students have high social media engagement as manifested by the number of social media accounts that they created for themselves (the majority have two or more accounts) and the number of hours that they spend a day online (majority are online for at least three hours a day). All the respondents use Facebook.com, making it the most commonly used social media platform among them. In addition, the study found that students perceive social media as contributory and effective applications for the enhancement of language and vocabulary skills due to the media’s accessibility, universality, ease of use, multimodality, general appeal, and its role in lowering communication anxieties. With these findings, educators are encouraged to explore the possibility of using social media platforms, preferably Facebook, as instructional media, specifically for the teaching of vocabulary. 
An Appraisal Analysis Of Narrative Text From The 11th Grade English Textbook Magfiroh, Iroh; Herdiawan, Rama Dwika; Rofi'i, Agus
Allure Journal Vol 1, No 1 (2021): July 2021
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This present study explain the appraisal devices especially the attitude types. Appraisal theory is the development of Systemic Functional Linguistics theory in the realm of interpersonal meaning initiated by Martin and White. This study used qualitative research with discourse analysis (DA) techniques. The object of analysis in this study is narrative text of the English textbooks for senior high school students published by the Ministry of Education and Culture. This study employed a document analysis as a technique for collecting data. The findings showed that there were 65 systems of attitude which consist of 19 positive affect, 25 negative affect, 8 positive judgment, 8 negative judgment, 1 positive appreciation, and 4 negative appreciation.
When Traditional and Modern Culture Collide: Analysis of "Lathi" Song Anggraheni, Dini; Fuadhiyah, Ucik; Sutopo, Bakti
Allure Journal Vol 2, No 1 (2022): January 2022
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A fusion of traditional and modern culture can produce a new mood in entertainment. One of the entertainment can be heard in music. As we all know, music is a form of expression that may introduce a culture. This research aimed to look at the Indonesian cultural elements in Weird Genius's song "Lathi" from various perspectives. The song "Lathi" was picked due to its widespread popularity in Indonesia, particularly on Tik Tok and Instagram. It was featured in a cover video and the Lathi Challenge, making it one of the most sought-after songs in 2020. The research outcome, a descriptive qualitative method using content analysis and semiotic approach, was employed to examine each component of the data from this song. The study's main focus was the visual, verbal, and instrumental analyses. The study's outcomes revealed a variety of cultural components in the song "Lathi" that demonstrated the song's meaning or message, especially in terms of Javanese culture.
A Study on Moral Values Represented in Shawshank Redemption Movie Marlina, Titik Heni; Kustantinah, Indri; Widiyanto, Muhammad Wahyu
Allure Journal Vol 1, No 1 (2021): July 2021
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This research analyzed Shawshank Redemption movie, a movie by Frank Darabont. This movie told about the struggling of Andy Dufresne who was accused of the murder of his wife and her affair. This research focused on moral value of the movie. The methodology of this research is descriptive qualitative method. This study aims to found the moral values of Shawshank Redemption movie. Documentation method was used to collect the data and descriptive analysis technique to analyze the data. The results of this study are the moral values found in the Shawshank Redemption movie; honestly, hard work, unconditional love and kindness, compassion, and co-operation. Then hard work as the most dominant moral value appears in the Shawshank Redemption movie, because this moral value often occurs in this movie. 
An Attitudinal Analysis of Student-Teacher Talk on Online Classroom Interaction Nur Aenida, Nadia Alifa; Herdiawan, Rama Dwika; Rofi'i, Agus
Allure Journal Vol 2, No 1 (2022): January 2022
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This study is conducted to find out the attitudinal resources used by a student-teacher talk on online classroom interaction through appraisal framework (Martin White, 2005). This research used a qualitative approach with adopted critical discourse analysis (CDA) research design. The subjects of this research were students in the fifth semester and teachers in Universitas Majalengka. The findings show that the dominant type of attitudinal system of student and teacher talk on online classroom interaction; The dominant attitude device found by students is Judgment which constitutes 23,33%, followed by Appreciation (16,67%), and Affect (13,33%). The dominant attitude device found by the teacher is Affect which constitutes 31,14%, followed by Appreciation (21,31%), and Judgement (11,47%). Students can use this kind of analysis a develop speaking skills based on character education that can provide basic rules for life and practice behaviors that reflect values. The way teachers and students express their emotional reactions shows their aspects and their relationships through the choice of language. The contribution of student and teacher talk in terms of appraisal analysis are; a sense of curiosity, sense of communicative, sense of responsibility, sense of respect for achievement, sense of honesty, and sense of independent.
The Ability to Compose Academic Writing of the Sixth Semester Students of English Department Universitas PGRI Semarang in the Academic Year 2021-2022 Wibowo, Amin
Allure Journal Vol 2, No 1 (2022): January 2022
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This study investigates the ability of the sixth semester students of  the English Department of  PGRI   Semarang University to compose academic writing. The main objective of this study is to find out the ability in composing academic writing of the sixth semester students of the English Department of PGRI Semarang University in the academic year 2021-2022. The writer used the descriptive quantitative method. The total number of the sixth semester regular students is 283 students, so the total number of the population is 283 thesis proposals. Methodology is a set of methods used in a particular area of activities (Hornby, 1995, p. 734). Methodology of the research here means a set of methods used to investigate the objectives of the study. There are seven main parts discussed in this chapter. Those are type of the research, subject of the study, instrument of the research, technique of data collection, and technique of data analysis. The figure of 70,2 is in the range of 66 – 79 which is categorized into good. Therefore, it can be concluded that the ability of the sixth semester students of the English Department of PGRI Semarang University in the academic year 2021-2022 in composing academic writing is good.  
Analysing New York Times Opinion “Is America Becoming a Failed State?” Under the Perspective of Appraisal Framework: A Systemic Functional Linguistics Implementation Pratama, Januari Rizki
Allure Journal Vol 1, No 1 (2021): July 2021
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 The contestation of America’s presidency in 2020 showed a very competitive and strict run. Both candidates provided arguments and attacked each other in public discussion rooms. However, it is a typical of a normal election where there will be always campaigns from the candidates to persuade and to gain public’s votes as much as possible. Therefore, the 2020 presidential election of America feels unusual compared to the previous. Besides it was conducted within the pandemic outbreak, the high tension of global conflict issues and internal social-economic problems of America caused the contestation becoming hotter and noteworthy. Regardless of its final result, it is really interesting to discuss the discourses appeared in the public room regarding the issue. New York Times, one of the leading media in USA provides the room for publics to participate in writing their opinion. This study tried to analyse a writing written in opinion column entitled “Is America Becoming a Failed State?” using appraisal system. The discourse was analysed in the three aspects of White’s appraisal framework namely attitude, graduation, and engagement. Under the scope of critical discourse analysis, this study aimed to elucidate the appraisal aspects found in the text regarding public’s opinion and its standing points to the issue. This study is a descriptive qualitative and the data were collected from an article in New York Times. The discussion was also connected to some external factors besides the three aspects mentioned such as political, economic, and socio-cultural factors.   
The Figurative Language Used In Ayu Meutia's Poetry Tigress Based On Gibbs & Colston's Theory Rejeki, Christina Sri; Yulianti, Fitri; Kustantinah, Indri
Allure Journal Vol 2, No 1 (2022): January 2022
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The purpose of this article is to find the truth of Gibbs Colston theory in Meutia’s poetry and to find out the types of figurative language and the most dominant kind of figurative language in Meutia’s poetry. The study focused figurative language in Meutia’s poetry Tigress. The study used descriptive qualitative method and Gibbs Colston’s theory (2012) is used for identifying the figurative language. The writer chooses six poetries randomly. There are Moonset, Migration, Materialism, Your City, What Your Heart is Not, and Awkward Silence. Gibbs Colston theory (2012) conducted about evaluating the use of metaphors, metonymy, irony, idioms, and proverbs. Gibbs Colston (2012 : 19) state that special feature of figurative language may have much to do with their meaning products as with the cognitive processes used to create those meaning. The result of the study is idiom 1 data, irony 5 data, metaphor 133 data, and metonymy 2 data. Proverbs are not found in this study. Figurative language is found metaphor, metonymy, idiom, and irony.  The most dominant figurative language in Poetry Tigress is metaphor. Figurative language in poetry gives sense and beauty to the poem. It helps people to expression, description of something, to make easy people to reference of something, to give inspiration and motivation.  Keywords: Figurative Language, Poetry, Poetry Tigress