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Semiotic Perspectives of Indonesian Horror Movie Posters
No full textThis research investigates the semiotic dimensions of horror movie posters and how they use signs and pictures to communicate their genre-specific messages. The poster was selected for a popular horror movie in Indonesia. The verbal and visual signs on these posters were analyzed using semiotic theory as explained by Chandler (2007), studying the meaning of verbal and visual signs in terms of connotative and denotative meaning by Barthes (1968) and Cerrato's (2012) theory for interpreting the meaning of colors. Observation and note-taking techniques were used to collect data for this study. The data of this research was analyzed using the descriptive qualitative method. This research shows that selected posters effectively use dark, sinister imagery and bold, jagged typography to convey their horror themes. For instance, the use of a giant skull formed by twelve wrapped corpses in the “Siksa Kubur” poster creates a ghoulish and creepy image that resonates with cultural fears of death and the supernatural. The posters expressed both connotative and denotative meanings. Combining these elements creates a persuasive and engaging narrative that resonates with the cultural and supernatural themes prevalent in Indonesian horror. The posters, beyond being elements of the story, also act as marketing tools, effectively capturing and holding the audience's attention by using meaningful cultural symbols and emotions. These discoveries have important implications for filmmakers and marketers, indicating that a thorough grasp of cultural semiotics can improve horror films' narrative impact and market appeal
The Characterization of the Main Protagonist in the Movie “Ready or Not”
No full textThis study analyzes the characterization of Grace, the main protagonist in ” Ready or Not” (2019), a movie about Grace, a newlywed who must survive from deadly game of hide-and-seek on her wedding night. This study used a qualitative descriptive method to identify and understand Grace’s character and used the observation method for the data collection. The data was collected from the movie, and accessed through the “Loklok” platform. The characterization of Grace was analyzed from three dimensions: psychological, sociological, and physiological, based on the theory of Wellek and Warren (1962). The study found the characterization of Grace Le Domas's transformation from naive to survival. Physiologically, Grace’s appearance shifts dramatically from a pristine wedding dress to a tattered, bloodied garment, symbolizing her transition through the trauma of her ordeal. Psychologically, her transformation from innocence to a determined survivor emphasizes the movie's exploration of the psychological effects of extreme tension and survival instincts. Sociologically, Grace’s lower socio-economic status compared to the wealthy Le Domas family emphasizes her struggle and effect on her decisions, highlighting the movie's critique of class disparity. Her transformation from innocence to survival, and eventually to violence, illustrates the transformative potential of horror narratives to explore the darker sides of human nature. Grace's characterization is important, it reflects the movie's larger themes, which include the corruption of wealth, the breaching of moral and social norms, and survival. This study contributes to the field of literary analysis by enriching the understanding of character development, especially in horror narratives
Logophoricity-and-Discourse Syntax in Indonesian
No full textIndonesian lacks dedicated logophoric pronouns. Instead, logophoric references are encoded through the use of reflexive pronouns within the discourse context. This study aims to elucidate the relationship between reflexive anaphors and logophoricity in Indonesian. Specifically, it seeks to demonstrate that a particular form, namely the complex reflexive formed by combining diri with possessive pronouns, is exclusively associated with logophoricity. The data for this study was extracted from naturally occurring expressions found in the Leipzig corpora. Analysis was conducted using discourse syntax, which examines the interplay between syntax and the surrounding textual environment, to observe the resulting phenomena. The findings indicate that logophors in Indonesian differ significantly from reflexive anaphors in four key aspects. Firstly, logophoric pronouns, unlike reflexive pronouns, can be bound at a long distance. Nevertheless, they still adhere to the principles of binding theory regarding their antecedents. Secondly, logophoric pronouns may not necessarily agree in phi features with their antecedents. Thirdly, the logophoric anaphor can occupy various grammatical functions, including both object and subject positions. Lastly, unlike reflexivization, logophoric constructions in Indonesian are subject to passivization
Categories and Context of Taboo Words in Denpasar (How Words Are Classified as Taboo)
No full textTaboo expressions are part of a language that is produced by culture. Every language in an area certainly has taboo expressions, including Denpasar City. Denpasar City is an industrial center that attracts everyone from various regions to settle and survive. With the phenomenon of immigrants with various backgrounds, there is an intensity of multi-language. On the other hand, technological advances slowly change language norms, especially the use of taboo words. This study aims to examine taboo words and analyze the context of an utterance that becomes taboo. This study uses a qualitative approach. Data was obtained through field studies and literature. This study also employs the theory of ethnographic and anthropological linguistics approaches. The results show that taboo expressions in Denpasar are divided into four categories: language level of taboo, naming taboo, context-specific taboo words, and general taboo words. In addition to the context, an utterance that becomes taboo is not only influenced by the word but is the result of a combination of performance and participants in the process of its expression. Thus, an utterance becomes taboo or inseparable from several elements, namely what utterance is used, how the utterance is used, where the utterance is used, who is involved, and what is meant by the said utterance
Expressive Speech Actions in Column YouTube Account Comments kompas.com Cyber Pragmatics Perspective
No full textThe purpose of this study is to explore and elaborate the functions of expressive speech acts based on ctiThe purpose of this study was to explore and elaborate on the functions of expressive speech acts based on cyber pragmatics. This study uses a qualitative approach with content analysis methods. The source of data in this study is the entire language activity contained in the comments section of the @kompas.com YouTube account which was published on January 27, 2024 with a total of 858 comments. The Data in this study are all expressive utterances contained in the comments section of the @kompas.com YouTube account to 335 utterances. The data collection techniques used are technical documentation and reading techniques. After conducting a series of studies the function of expressive speech acts found that praise, thank you, criticize, congratulate, apologize/forgive, blame, accuse, sympathize, berate, support, insult, expression of disappointment, ridicule, and reject. The dominant expressive function appears to be the supportive function. The psychological attitude that causes the emergence of expressive speech acts is supportive because the support given is directed to prospective partner 02, Mr. Prabowo and Gibran. Meanwhile, the functions of speech that are not found are to yell, welcome, forgive, express condolences, and complain. The non-appearance of the function is due to the fact that the discussion raised has nothing to do with expressive speech acts. In the realm of conversational cyber pragmatics, the absence of expressive speech functions will be different in every social media post
Increasing the Students’ Ability in Reading Comprehension by Using Two Stay Two Stray (TSTS) Strategy at the Eighth Grade of SMP Negeri 3 Gunungsitoli Selatan in 2023/2024
No full textReading is a process that starts with word recognition, progresses to comprehension, and involves the reader and the text negotiating meaning. The aim of the study was to improve the reading comprehension skills of eighth-grade students at SMP Negeri 3 Gunungsitoli Selatan in 2023–2024 by implementing the Two Stay Two Stray (TSTS) program. Two Stay Two Stray is the strategy that give opportunities for students to share the information with other learning groups in classroom activities. Some students of the eighth grade could not comprehend the particular descriptive text in the form of identifing the generic structure of reading comprehension especially in descriptive text, and the students were unable to understand the language features of reading comprehension especially descriptive text.In this research, Classroom Action Research (CAR) were applied by the researcher, that has devided into two cycles and two meetings for each. In the first cycle the students skills in reading comprehension were not satisfying due to the students level of “very fail and less level” moreover, the teaching enviromentalin learning process under the ideal condition, in cycle two the condition of teaching learning process were very good, so the result is satisfying. Scores ranged from 65 to 85, with 85 being the highest possible. Furthermore, the lowest possible score was 65 while the average for students in Cycle II was 85. Moreover, Cycle II students' average score was 72.The Two Stay Two Stray Strategy can improve pupils' reading comprehension skills, according on the researcher's analysis of the research findings
Construction of Compound Sentence Phenomenon in Agoda.com Reviews
No full textCompound sentence, as a type of sentence structure, are sometimes considered easy to construct due to their limited range of conjunction options, such as for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so along with punctuation marks, such as semicolons (;) and commas (.) to bridge the clauses. However, the fact of its use is often inappropriate, especially in written form. The primary objective of this study is to identify the construction of coordination used in the compound sentences found in the reviews of The Apurva Kempinski Bali on Agoda.com website. Additionally, the study aims to analyze the constituent structure of each compound sentence using tree diagrams. The data of this study were taken from period of time April until July 2024. The data were analyzed by using the observation method and qualitative descriptive methods. To analyze the types of coordination in compound sentences, this study applied the theory proposed by Quirk and Greenbaum (1973). The constituent structure of each compound sentence was analyzed by using tree diagram theory proposed by Brown and Miller (1991). The result of this study show that there are three types of coordination in compound sentence: syndetic coordination, asyndetic coordination, and a combination of both types. Out of 40 data of compound sentences, there are 21 data that contain syndetic coordination, 15 data contain asyndetic coordination, and 4 data contain asyndetic coordination. The dominant type of coordination used is syndetic coordination. However, there is a type in which the sentence construction seems to belong to another type such as syndetic coordination which looks like a combination coordination between syndetic and asyndetic coordination
Code Mix Analysis on Buying and Selling Interactions at Bintang Kejora Jaya Restaurant
No full textThis study aims to describe the form of code-mixing in the interaction of buying and selling at the Bintang Kejora Jaya Restaurant, as well as the factors causing the mixing of code codes in the exchange of buying and selling at the Bintang Kejora Jaya Restaurant. This type of research is qualitative research through a case study approach. Data collection techniques use listening, tapping, note-taking, and recording techniques. Data analysis techniques use descriptive methods. From the results of these findings, it was identified that there were findings of code mixing in the form of words, phrases, clauses, and word loops. Factors causing code-mixing include linguistic elements such as low word frequency, Pernicious humanity, Oversight, and End (purpose and goal)
Studying Indonesian-Speaking Politeness for Class XI Students at SMK Negeri Tapango, Polman Regency
No full textThe main problem in this study is how to use the principle of politeness in student interactions and the types of speech acts contained in the interaction of class XI students at SMK Negeri Tapango. This study aims to describe the use of politeness principles and describe the types of speech acts contained in the interaction of class XI students at SMK Negeri Tapango. This research is a qualitative descriptive study with the subject of verbal interaction of class XI students at SMK Negeri Tapango, Polewali Mandar Regency. Data collection techniques used are observation techniques, note-taking techniques and recording techniques. Data analysis techniques by transcribing data from observations, identifying and clarifying data, copying into data cards, analyzing data cards and concluding. The results of this study indicate the number of utterances collected is 35 utterances. The politeness principles include: (1) maxim of wisdom as many as 6 utterances (2) maxim of generosity as much as 8 (3) maxim of appreciation as many as 3 utterances (4) maxim of simplicity as many as 2 utterances (5) maxim of consensus as many as 11 utterances and (6) maxim of sympathy as much as 5 utterances. The maxim that is widely used is the maxim of consensus. The maxim that is widely used is the maxim of consensus. This shows that the speaker and the interlocutor in the interaction maximize the compatibility of goals or opinions in interacting. While the maxim that is least used in the speech of the students of SMK Negeri Tapango is the maxim of simplicity
Semantic Language Skills in 2-Year-Old Children: A Case Study of Universal Substantive Acquisition at Kampung Baru
No full textLanguage acquisition in early childhood is a crucial foundation in individual development as it is a critical period in which children rapidly and naturally learn language and communication. Speaking is a crucial language skill in everyday life. The act of speaking is closely related to language usage, and one example of this is the development of language abilities in 2-year-old children. This study aims to explore the semantic language acquisition in 2-year-old children at Kampung Baru. It is a qualitative descriptive study that focuses on the semantic language of nouns, verbs, and adjectives. This research is presented as an alternative strategy to enhance the intellectual development of children, especially at Kampung Baru, in their understanding of more complex language and communication in the future. The data source is the language used and the gestures by 2-year-old children at Kampung Baru. The data collection method employed in this study is participant observation with a semi-structured interview and complemented by recording, note-taking, and interviews. The researcher observed and recorded conversations of 2-year-old children and noted words related to the research objectives. Additionally, interviews were conducted with families of 2-year-old children at Kampung Baru during two months, specifically regarding nouns, verbs, and adjectives. The research findings indicate that 2-year-old children at Kampung Baru are capable of expressing and acquiring words accurately and in line with their intentions. They can differentiate between spoken words and actions. Furthermore, they demonstrate nonverbal language skills by expressing objects through gestures when referring to nouns, indicating actions when referring to verbs, and displaying attitudes and facial expressions when referring to adjectives