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Leksema: Jurnal Bahasa dan Sastra
ISSN : 25278088     EISSN : 2527807X     DOI : https://doi.org/10.22515/ljbs
Leksema: Jurnal Bahasa dan Sastra (Leksema: Language and Literature Journal) is a double-blind peer-reviewed scholarly journal focusing on disseminating research results and conceptual works from language and literature fields of study by publishing them into scientific articles. The linguistic subdisciplines under the scope of this journal among others are general linguistics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, sociolinguistics, pragmatics, discourse analysis, applied linguistics, and all other specific studies related to linguistics. Meanwhile, literature subdisciplines covered by this journal include, but are not limited to, prosaic, poetic, and dramatic studies, as well as literary criticisms along with their subordinates. This journal is also open for publishing scientific works from interdisciplinary studies related to either language or literature subjects. Since the publications of this journal are addressed to an international audience, the working language of the articles is English. However, the language as the subject of study can be from any language.
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The Power of Isti'ārah Metaphors in Contemporary Arabic Poetry al-Nahru al-‘Āshiq by Nāzik al-Malā’ikah Devi Suci Windariyah
Leksema: Jurnal Bahasa dan Sastra Vol. 11 No. 1 (2026)
Publisher : UIN Raden Mas Said Surakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22515/ljbs.v11i1.12061

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The metaphor of isti'ārah in contemporary Arabic poetry, such as in al-Nahru al-‘Āshiq written by Nāzik al-Malā’ikah, offers aesthetic depth and profound social critique. This research aims to analyze the power of isti'ārah as a means of expression in depicting social and emotional realities. Using an analytical descriptive qualitative method, this study explores the form and function of isti'arah in this poem. The main findings show the dominance of isti'ārah murosyahah, which constructs complexities of meaning and aesthetics that go beyond literal likeness. Metaphors also play an important role in bridging the individual and collective experiences of the reader. This research contributes to the enrichment of balāghah studies by bridging traditional Arabic approaches with modern metaphor theory, offering new insights for contemporary Arabic literary studies on a global level.
From Words to World: Attitudinal Appraisal Analysis of China's Anhui Provincial Tourism Branding on TikTok Shuangyan Du; Cecilia Yin Mei Cheong; Xiaoli Dong
Leksema: Jurnal Bahasa dan Sastra Vol. 11 No. 1 (2026)
Publisher : UIN Raden Mas Said Surakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22515/ljbs.v11i1.12795

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Digital media has opened new avenues for emerging destinations to shape tourist perceptions by projecting their tourism imaginaries to global audiences. However, there is a lack of study on how tourism imaginaries are constructed through attitudinal resources, especially in the context of emerging destinations. Therefore, this study examines the discursive construction of tourism imaginaries in Anhui Province, China, through its official TikTok promotions. A corpus of 203 videos was compiled, and the verbal elements were analyzed using corpus-assisted discourse and semantic analysis. Anhui’s tourism imaginaries and the attitudinal resources based on the attitude subsystem of Appraisal Theory were identified. The evaluative meanings embedded in these imaginaries were then examined through qualitative discourse analysis. The findings show that Anhui mainly uses ‘appreciation’ and ‘affect’ resources to construct positive tourism imaginaries, which include majestic natural scenery, timeless elegance, vibrant cultural festivals, exquisite cuisine, and dynamic urban life. This study suggests that the attitude system offers a useful lens for examining the verbal construction of tourism imaginaries in digital promotional contexts and demonstrates how evaluative language can be strategically used to elevate destination branding and enhance global visibility.

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