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Focus Journal Language Review
Published by UNIVERSITAS BALI DWIPA
ISSN : -     EISSN : 29617537     DOI : 10.62795
Core Subject : Humanities, Education, Art, Social,
Arts Humanities Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Social Sciences
Focus Journal Language Review (FJLG) is a blind peer-reviewed journal published twice a year that is dedicated to the publication of quality research results in the field of Linguistics (Semantics & Syntax, Phonetics-Phonology, Pragmatics, Applied Linguistics, Language and Gender, Semiotics, Systemics Functional Linguistics, Discourse Analysis, Sociolinguistics, Psycholinguistics, and Cognitive Linguistics). Focus Journal: Language Review (FJLG) also accepts research results in the field of Literature (Post-Colonialism, Children Literature, Gender Studies, Popular Literature Studies, and Comparative Literature). All publications in Focus Journal Language Review are open access which allows articles to be freely available online without any subscription.
Arjuna Subject : Seni dan Humaniora - Bahasa dan Linguistik
Articles 38 Documents
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Analysis of Narrative Structure in the Short Story The Garden Party by Katherine Mansfield , Sefrianus Rianto; I Ketut Suardana; Yoga Putra Semadi
Focus Journal : Language Review Vol 3 No 2 (2025): Focus Journal Language Review
Publisher : Universitas Bali Dwipa

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.62795/fjlg.v3i2.410

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This study aims to analyze the narrative structure in the short story The Garden Party by Katherine Mansfield, focusing on storytelling elements such as orientation, complication, resolution, and reorientation. The story portrays social inequality through the perspective of the main character, Laura, a young girl from an upper-class family who experiences an internal crisis when confronted with the harsh realities of working-class life. This study employs a qualitative approach with a grounded theory method to analyze the narrative structure in the short story The Garden Party by Katherine Mansfield. Data collection techniques include documentation, in-depth textual study, and content analysis of the literary work. The narrative structure theories of Vladimir Propp and Tzvetan Todorov are used to reveal how Mansfield constructs the plot and builds emotional tension as well as the character’s social awareness. The findings show that Mansfield effectively employs narrative structure techniques to create a psychological transformation in the protagonist while delivering a contextual social critique of the upper class's indifference toward the suffering of the lower class. This study contributes to modern literary studies and broadens readers’ understanding of storytelling techniques inmodern literature.
The Development of Indonesian Vocabulary in the Digital Era: A Literature Review on Neologisms and Linguistic Adaptation in Information Technology , Remigius Ola; Komang Astiari; Nyoman Ayu Tri Hidayanti
Focus Journal : Language Review Vol 3 No 2 (2025): Focus Journal Language Review
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.62795/fjlg.v3i2.412

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This literature review examines the development of Indonesian vocabulary in the digital era, focusing on neologisms and linguistic adaptation within information technology contexts. The study employs a qualitative literature review methodology, analyzing scholarly publications from 2020 to 2025 to understand patterns of vocabulary development, sociolinguistic factors, and integration processes in contemporary Indonesian usage. The analysis reveals five distinctneologism formation patterns: direct borrowing from English, hybrid formation combining foreign elements with Indonesian morphological structures, extensive use of acronyms and abbreviations, morphological creativity through affixation processes, and semantic extension of existing Indonesian words to accommodate digital meanings. Sociolinguistic factors significantly influencing vocabulary adaptation include generational differences, educationalbackground, urban-rural divides, social media platform preferences, professional domain requirements, and regional linguistic variations. Integration levels vary considerably across different contexts, with terms like "internet" and "komputer" achieving high integration in formal settings, while newer terms remain primarily in informal usage. The study identifies significant implications for language policy and planning, highlighting tensions between prescriptive terminology development and descriptive usage realities. Current language policies require updating to address rapid technological vocabulary change and user-driven neologism creation through bottom-up social processes. The research reveals substantial gaps in longitudinal studies, corpus linguistics applications, and psycholinguistic investigations ofdigital vocabulary processing. The findings contribute to understanding how local languages adapt to global technological advancement while maintaining cultural and linguistic identity in digital environments.
The Analysis of Connotative Meaning in Taylor Swift’s Song Lyrics , Paulina Bura Kaka; Emi Mura Isu; I Putu Eka Suardana
Focus Journal : Language Review Vol 3 No 2 (2025): Focus Journal Language Review
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.62795/fjlg.v3i2.426

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This research investigates the connotative meanings found within selected Taylor Swift song lyrics to explore the emotional, symbolic, and cultural dimensions that extend beyond their literal meanings. The study focused on ten songs from the years 2010 to 2022, purposefully chosen from albums like Red, 1989, Reputation, and Folklore due to their rich thematic content and lyrical complexity. As the data comprised only textual lyrics, no human participants were involved. Employing a qualitative descriptive design, the researcher transcribed the lyrics and conducted an in-depth analysis based on Leech’s (1974) theory of connotative meaning. This involved examining metaphorical phrases, emotionally expressive vocabulary, and culturally significant references. The analysis revealed that Swift consistently incorporates connotative language to express intricate emotions such as longing, heartbreak, empowerment, and nostalgia. Her lyrics also present ideas related to identity, personal development, romantic dynamics, and societal issues, deepening the interpretive experience for listeners. Ultimately, the study highlights how Swift’s strategic use of connotation enhances the emotional resonance and narrative strength of her music, offering meaningful insights into the interplay between language and meaning in popular song lyrics.
Semantic Aspects of Spoken Interaction in the English Department at Bali Dwipa University: , Ida Ayu Kade Dewi Artini; I Putu Eka Suardana; I Made Juliarta
Focus Journal : Language Review Vol 3 No 2 (2025): Focus Journal Language Review
Publisher : Universitas Bali Dwipa

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.62795/fjlg.v3i2.429

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This article, titled Semantic Aspects of Spoken Interaction in the English Department at Bali Dwipa University, investigates how meaning is constructed and conveyed through students’ everyday spoken communication. The main objective is to examine the semantic elements present in their conversations and to reveal the types of meaning relations that commonly appear in their speech. The data were obtained from spontaneous verbal exchanges among 20 undergraduate students (mean age = 20.8), all of whom were intermediate to advanced usersof English and agreed to participate in the study. To gather the data, the researcher employed a non-participant observational technique, supported by audio recordings and brief observational notes. The recorded interactions were later transcribed and examined using a qualitative descriptive framework that emphasized semantic relations, including sense–reference distinctions and lexical meaning patterns. The analysis showed that the most prominent semantic relations used by the students were synonymy, hyponymy, and polysemy. Additionally, many utterances relied heavily on shared situational knowledge, highlighting the significant role of contextual reference and pragmatic reasoning in maintaining smooth interaction. Overall, the study demonstrates that students’ spoken discourse is influenced by both their choice of semantic forms and the context in which these forms are used. These insights imply that incorporating semantic-focused learning activities may help students strengthen their communicative abilities and deepen their awareness of how meaning functions in actual spoken situations. The outcomes of this research can also assist lecturers in developing instructional strategies that draw attention to semantic aspects of spoken language.
Speech Act Strategies in Social Media Interactions Pragmatic Analysis of TikTok Comments Adrianus Gude; I Made Juliarta
Focus Journal : Language Review Vol 4 No 1 (2026): Focus Journal Language Review
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.62795/fjlg.v4i1.441

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This study aims to analyze speech act strategies in social media interactions, particularly in TikTok's comment section, using a pragmatic approach. TikTok, as a short video-based platform, functions not only as an entertainment medium but also as a discursive space where users perform various social actions through language. This study uses a descriptive qualitative method with data in the form of user comments on TikTok posts that have a high level of interaction. Data collection was carried out through non-participant observation and documentation, while data analysis included reduction, classification, pragmatic interpretation, and drawing conclusions. The theoretical framework used includes Austin and Searle's speech act theory, Grice's cooperative principle, Brown and Levinson's politeness theory, and Fairclough's critical discourse perspective. The results show that expressive speech acts and indirect directives are the most dominant strategies, manifested through implicature, humor, and politeness strategies. These strategies are used to convey criticism, build solidarity, negotiate identity, and reproduce and challenge power relations in political discourse, education, entertainment, and da'wah. These findings confirm that speech acts in TikTok comments are not neutral, but rather function as ideological and contextual social practices in digital culture, particularly among Generation Z.
Morphological Analysis of an Ecolinguistics Text Kadek Putri Yuniari; I Made Juliarta
Focus Journal : Language Review Vol 4 No 1 (2026): Focus Journal Language Review
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.62795/fjlg.v4i1.448

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Morphology is a central field in linguistics that examines the internal structure of words and the processes by which they are formed. A key concept in morphological studies is the morpheme, defined as the smallestmeaningful unit of language. This study aims to analyze the types and functions of morphemes found in an academic ecolinguistics text in order to illustrate how morphological processes operate in written discourse. The data for this study were obtained from selected lexical items and sentences taken from a subchapter of ArranStibbe’s Ecolinguistics. A qualitative descriptive method was employed to identify and classify free morphemes,bound morphemes, derivational morphemes, inflectional morphemes, compound words, and word classes. The analysis was conducted by segmenting words into their morphemic components and examining their grammatical functions within context. The findings indicate that derivational morphemes, particularly those forming abstract nouns and technical terms, occur frequently in the text, reflecting the academic nature of ecolinguistics discourse. Inflectional morphemes mainly serve grammatical functions such as tense and number, while compound words contribute to the expression of interdisciplinary concepts. This study highlights the importance of morpheme analysis in understanding word formation and meaning construction in academic texts, especially in the field of linguistics.
Inflectional and Derivational Affixation in “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” by The Beatles: A Morphological Study Nur Mohammad Maulana Ibrahim; I Made Juliarta
Focus Journal : Language Review Vol 4 No 1 (2026): Focus Journal Language Review
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.62795/fjlg.v4i1.449

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This study examines inflectional and derivational affixation in the lyrics of “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” by The Beatles from a morphological perspective. Using a descriptive qualitative approach, the song lyrics were analyzed by identifying and classifying words that undergo affixation based on established morphological theory. The findings reveal that inflectional affixes occur more frequently than derivational affixes, indicating that the lyrics rely primarily on grammatical variation rather than lexical expansion. Inflectional suffixes such as -s, -ed, and -ing are used to express grammatical features without changing word class, while derivational affixes such as -ly and un- contribute to lexical and functional changes. The analysis also shows that the suffix -ing can function both inflectionally and derivationally, depending on its syntactic context. Overall, the study demonstrates that song lyrics can serve as a meaningful source of data for morphological analysis and highlights the importance of contextual interpretation in distinguishing between inflectional and derivational affixation.
The Analysis of Adverb of Manner Found in the Novel “Harry Potter” Emi Mura Isu; I Made Juliarta
Focus Journal : Language Review Vol 4 No 1 (2026): Focus Journal Language Review
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.62795/fjlg.v4i1.450

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This study aims to identify and analyze the syntactic structure of adverbs of manner found in J.K. Rowling’s novel, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. The primary purpose is to categorize the types of adverbs of manner used and to illustratetheir structural positions within sentences using tree diagram representations. The data source for this qualitativeresearch is the first volume of the Harry Potter series, from which a purposive sample of 150 sentences containing adverbs of manner was extracted. The research method employed is a descriptive-qualitative approach involving data reduction,data display, and conclusion drawing. Results indicate that adverbs of manner in the novel predominantly function asadjuncts within Verb Phrases (VP). Furthermore, the analysis reveals that most adverbs are formed throughsuffixation (-ly) and occupy various positions, though post-verbal positioning is most frequent. The findings suggest that J.K. Rowling uses descriptive adverbs to enhance the vividness of character actions. These interpretations providepedagogical applications for linguistics students in understanding syntactic hierarchies and the functional role of adverbs innarrative literature, offering a practical model for tree diagram construction in English syntax studies.

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