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Textual Discourse Analysis in the Raya and the Last Dragon Movie
No full textis study examines textual discourse in the animated movie “Raya and the Last Dragon,” with a focus on grammatical and lexical cohesion to understand how language supports narrative coherence and emotional impact. Although there is substantial research on textual cohesion and discourse patterns in various contexts, there is a notable gap in investigating how animated films, which merge visual and verbal elements, use these linguistic techniques to construct complex narratives. This research addresses this gap by applying Halliday and Hasan's (1976) theoretical framework to analyze how cohesive devices function within the film’s dialogues. Through the descriptive-qualitative method, the research explores cohesive devices to enhance our comprehension of this linguistic phenomenon. Data collection involved meticulously observing the movie and analyzing the data through both formal and informal methods. The analysis revealed 416 instances of grammatical elements, with references being the most frequently used. These references ensure clarity and continuity in dialogues by linking back to previously mentioned characters or objects, thereby keeping the conversation smooth and coherent. In the lexical analysis, 78 instances were identified, with repetition being the most common. Repetition emphasized key themes, strengthened emotional connections, and effectively conveyed the movie's main messages. This study provides new insights into how animated films uniquely employ cohesive devices to enhance storytelling and character development, and contributing to the broader field of textual discourse analysis
Semantic Relation of the Football Supporter Names in Indonesia
No full textThis article aims to analyze the lingual aspects of Indonesian football supporters’ names due to its potential to unravel the intricate interplay between language, social dynamics, and culture within this community. The data sources are Indonesian football supporters’ names from 28 clubs of the 1st and 2nd 2022/2023 league competitions. The data source is quite representative because these leagues are the two best professional leagues with the largest number of supporters in Indonesia. The authors collected data using note-taking techniques from official club websites, official supporters’ websites, media reports, and supporters’ social media accounts. Moreover, the authors also interviewed supporters from two popular League 1 clubs, PSS Sleman and Persib Bandung. Interviews were conducted to validate the naming of supporters, the language origin, and the diversity of the supporter names. Data analysis was examined by identifying the morpheme elements, categorizing the formation of naming supporters, analyzing the lexical meaning of the names, and categorizing the meaning relation of the semantic markers in the supporters’ names. Based on these findings, the authors identified trends in the semantic relations that are widely used in the naming of Indonesian supporters. The study findings show that the supporters’ names are morphologically formed through abbreviations/acronyms, lexical borrowing, and compounding. Through semantic identification, there are three categories of semantic references in the supporters’ names, namely the origin of the region and club, local culture, and military terms. In these three semantic references, the lexical choices such as mania, extreme, fanatik, brajamusti, and other military terms in the supporters’ names show the tendency of ultras feelings and fanatism of the football fandom
The Use of Two-Way Conversation Strategy on Students’ Speaking Performance
No full textThis investigation investigates the impact of a two-way conversation strategy on the speaking performance of tenth-grade students at SMA Wirakarya Mandiri Medan. A genuine experimental design was implemented, with 160 students being divided into two groups: an experimental group that implemented the two-way conversation strategy and a control group that implemented conventional teaching methods. The students' speaking performance was assessed in areas such as fluency, pronunciation, and vocabulary through pre- and post-tests. The experimental group exhibited substantial improvement in the results, with scores increasing from a pre-test range of 60–79 to a post-test range of 75–89. Conversely, the control group demonstrated negligible improvement, with post-test scores ranging from 61 to 77. The study's results indicate that the two-way conversation strategy substantially improves students' speaking performance in comparison to conventional methods. The results of this study indicate that the two-way conversation strategy can be a successful method for enhancing English-speaking performance in classroom environments, providing educators with a better understanding of more interactive and engaging teaching methods
The Exploration of Causal Conjunctions in Colleen Hoovers’ “November 9†Novel
No full textConjunctions are crucial cohesive devices that help establish connections between propositions. It is an integral part of language use, especially in literature. One prominent use of conjunctions in conveying narrative relationships can be seen in the Novel, “November 9â€, by Colleen Hoover. This study focuses on causal conjunctions and investigates the types and functions of causal conjunctions in the novel “November 9.†The research employs a library research and qualitative methodology to explore the existing pieces of literature comprehensively. The analysis identifies four distinct causal conjunctions within the Novel. “so†signifies general causal relations, establishing cause-and-effect links between actions or events. It also introduces specific causal relations, elucidating consequences following a preceding statement. “then†represents conditional relations, altering the polarity between positive and negative statements. “because†conveys general respective relations, offering reasons for prior statements. Each causal conjunction uniquely conveys cause-and-effect relationships, consequences, explanations, and reasons throughout the narrative. The study enriches the understanding of causality and conjunctions in literature, shedding light on how they shape logical and cogent sentences. This study is a valuable resource for academics exploring the intricate relationship between causality and conjunctions in “November 9.†By unveiling the nuanced functions of causal conjunctions, it encourages further research into broader implications of conjunction usage in literary works. Ultimately, it underscores the significance of conjunctions in crafting coherent and impactful narratives
Uncovering Alleged Hate Speech in Ahmad Dhani's Statements: A Forensic Linguistic Study
No full textThis study delves into hate speech instances within social media statements by Ahmad Dhani Prasetyo (ADP) using forensic linguistic analysis. Leveraging advanced data mining techniques, relevant data was extracted from ADP's Twitter account. Through meticulous lexical, grammatical, and pragmatic analysis, expressions of hate speech and defamation within these online statements were identified and categorized. The significant findings offer a comprehensive understanding of hate speech's linguistic features in social media contexts, contributing to forensic linguistics and digital communication discourse. Moreover, practical insights are provided for drafting investigation reports and informing legal decisions and policies regarding online defamation. By emphasizing the importance of linguistic analysis in identifying and addressing hate speech, this research presents a methodological framework applicable to similar cases in the future. Ultimately, this study underscores the broader implications and relevance of linguistic analysis in combating hate speech in digital platforms, paving the way for future research directions and application
Violation of the Principle of Cooperation in the Drama Script "Strangers" by Rupert Brook: A Pragmatics Study
No full textThis study aims to describe the violation of the principle of cooperation contained in the drama script "Stranger" by Rupert Brook using pragmatic studies. This type of research is qualitative which is descriptive qualitative. The data in this study used the drama script Stranger by Rupert Brook translated by D.Djajakusuma. While the data source is obtained through the internet sourced from achmadnur.blogspot.com which is a translated script from D.Djajakusuma. The method of data collection in this study uses the Simak method with advanced techniques, namely note-taking techniques. Meanwhile, the data analysis method uses two methods, namely Intralingual Pairing as the first step to examine the data through efforts to compare one sentence with other sentences in order to get a dialog that violates the principle of cooperation and Extralingual Pairing to examine something that is outside the language such as concerning the meaning, information and context of speech. The method of presenting the results of data analysis uses Formal methods in the form of parentheses (( )) and Informal methods. The result of this research shows the violation of four maxims of cooperation principle, with the number of them are: 1) violation of quantity maxim 40 utterances; 2) violation of quality maxim 4 utterances; 3) violation of relevance maxim 35 utterances; and 4) violation of manner maxim 2 utterances. The use of dialog that violates the principle of cooperation created by the author aims to create an interesting conflict and also provide tension in a story. This also appears to be related to the theme in the drama script which is a tragedy. So as to create interesting dynamics by deliberately violating the maxim of quantity in order to provide a high effect of tension and curiosity by violating the maxim of relevance
Analysis of Speech and Thought Presentation in Children’s Storybook Frozen: A Stylistic Study
No full textStylistic speech and thought presentation play crucial roles in shaping characters and enriching readers' experiences in children’s storybooks. This study delved into the depiction of speech and thought in the "Frozen" Storybook, an adaptation of Disney's 2013 film. Employing a non-participant descriptive qualitative methodology, the research analyzes internet-accessible data, employing the framework proposed by Leech and Short (2007), categorizing speech and thought into ten distinct categories. The analysis uncovers eight presentation types across twenty-two instances, with speech representation occurring twelve times and thought representation ten times. Predominant categories include IS (Indirect Speech), FIT (Free Indirect Thought), and NRTA (Narrative Report of Thought and Action), each appearing four times. Additionally, FDS (Free Direct Speech), DS (Direct Speech), FIS (Free Indirect Speech), and IT (Indirect Thought) occur three or two times, while NRSA (Narrative Report of Speech Act) occurs once. Notably, DT (Direct Thought) and FDT (Free Direct Thought) are absent. Analyzing speech and thought presentation in children’s storybooks yields insights into characters' communication and cognition, aiding readers, particularly children, in understanding motivations, emotions, and personalities. Furthermore, it fosters language development and enhances comprehension skills by exposing young readers to diverse presentation forms. Additionally, it contributes to literary analysis by elucidating authors' stylistic choices and their storytelling impacts. Ultimately, examining speech and thought presentation enhances both reading experiences and scholarly discourse on children’s literature
Indonesia The Application of Problem Based Learning to the Writing Ability of News Texts of Grade XI Students
No full textThe experimental method was employed in this study to compare the treatment effects between different research groups. Specifically, the research aimed to analyze the application of problem-based learning in enhancing the news text writing abilities of Grade XI students. The study consisted of two action cycles conducted over two sessions. The research participants comprised 29 students in the experimental group and 31 students in the control group, all from Grade XI at SMAN 3 Siak Hulu. Data analysis was conducted using normality tests. The choice of experimental research methodology stemmed from the researchers' intention to administer a specific treatment or intervention to the experimental group. The findings revealed that problem-based learning effectively enhanced news text writing abilities, as evidenced by significant improvements observed in each cycle of the study. During the research phase, the pretest yielded a range of scores, with the highest reaching 79 and the lowest registering at 20. These scores delineated two distinct categories: the lowest and highest values. The lowest score category on the post-test was 65, representing a completion percentage of 43.3%, while the highest score category on the post-test was 95, reflecting a completion percentage of 86.7%. The results underscore the efficacy of problem-based learning in improving students' news text writing abilities, as evidenced by the notable enhancements observed throughout the study. These findings suggest the potential of problem-based learning as an effective instructional approach for cultivating students' writing skills in news text composition
Cake Application as a Tool for Boosting Vocabulary Mastery in EFL Education
No full textThis research assessed the efficacy of the Cake application in enhancing English vocabulary proficiency among 8th-grade students at SMP IT Daarul Istiqlal Marindal I. In the present epoch of globalization, mastery of the English language has become indispensable, and digital platforms such as Cake provide inventive methods to facilitate interactive and pleasurable vocabulary acquisition. This study used a quantitative methodology, using a one-group pre-test and post-test design. The research included a sample of 30 students that were carefully chosen. The data was gathered via a preliminary assessment to gauge the level of vocabulary proficiency before using the Cake application. This study investigates whether the Cake application significantly enhances vocabulary proficiency among 8th-grade EFL students. This was followed by a period of application use, and subsequently, a post-assessment was conducted to assess the enhancement in vocabulary mastery after utilizing the program. The data analysis was performed using SPSS 25, which included doing normality tests, descriptive statistical analysis, and paired T-tests. The research results indicated a significant improvement in students' proficiency in vocabulary after the use of the Cake program, as shown by a mean pre-test score of 53.67 and a post-test score of 76.00. The paired T-test confirmed this disparity with a significance value of 0.000, suggesting that the enhancement in students' learning outcomes was not a result of chance. The study's findings indicate that using the Cake application is a successful method for enhancing pupils' proficiency in English vocabulary. This program not only improves vocabulary abilities, but also stimulates students' enthusiasm for studying English with its captivating interactive elements. Hence, it is advisable for educators to contemplate using digital tools such as Cake to boost vocabulary acquisition inside the classroom setting
A research of semantic field Semantic Field of Oral Activity in Sasak Language in The Ampenan District
No full textThis research is entitled Semantic Field of Oral Activity in Sasak Language at Ampenan District. The aim of this research is to classify and analyze the components of the oral activities in Ampenan District. This is qualitative research that uses a descriptive approach. To collect data, this research uses the introspection method; listening method with tapping techniques, uninvolved listening techniques, note-taking techniques; and cakap (speak) method. Furthermore, to analyze the data, this research used the intralingual matching method to classify lexemes of the semantic field and the extra-lingual matching method to analyze the components of each lexeme. Meanwhile, to present the results of the analysis, both formal and informal methods are used. The data of this research include lexemes of the semantic field of oral activity and the components of each lexeme in the Sasak language. A total of 30 oral activity lexemes were found to occupy the semantic field with the classification: (1) the oral activity, to eat, (2) to drink, (3) to speak, (4) to make sounds, and (5) to produce something (besides sound) from the mouth