3 research outputs found
AN ANALYSIS OF FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE IN LORDE’S SELECTED SONG AND ITS CONNOTATIVE MEANING
No full textThis study investigated the figurative language in Lorde’s selected song entitled “Royals” and its connotative meaning. This study was descriptive qualitative research. The source of the data was Lorde selected song entitled “Royals”. The data were word, phrase, clause, and sentence in the song expressing figurative language. The finding indicated that there were 16 figurative languages found in “Royals” lyric. They were simile, personification, metaphor, symbolism, metonymy, hyperbole, understatement, and irony. The most frequent figurative language found in “Royals” lyric was symbolism since it symbolized the materialism in American society. The connotative meaning of the whole figurative language is negative because it shows the rejection of materialism in American society
An Analysis of Figurative Language in Donald Trump’s Inaugural Speech
No full textThis study investigated the figurative language found in Donald Trump’s Inaugural Speech on January 20th, 2025. The aim of this study was to analyze the types of figurative languages and their meanings. The method of this study was descriptive qualitative. The source of data of this study was the inaugural speech of Donald Trump. The data analyzed in this study were the words, phrases, clauses, and sentences containing figurative language. The theory used in this study was M.H. Abrams figurative language theory, and pragmatic and expressive approach to describe the meaning. The finding of this study indicated that there were 23 figurative languages found in the speech. They were personification, hyperbole, metaphor, metonymy, simile and symbolism. Personification was the most frequent figurative language. This study showed that the figurative language used in the speech was to convey ideological messages, appeal emotionally to the audience, and build persuasive narratives. This study will possibly help to enrich learning and understanding of figurative language meaning especially in political discourse
Enhancing Students’ Speaking Proficiency through Project-Based Learning and AI-Supported Tools (Orai App)
No full textThis study examines the effectiveness of integrating Project-Based Learning (PBL) with AI-supported tools, specifically the Orai application, to enhance students’ English-speaking proficiency. Conducted as a Classroom Action Research (CAR), the study involved two cycles, each including pre-tests and post-tests, assessed using the Speaking Rubric proposed by O'Malley and Pierce (1990). The participants were 25 first-semester students from the MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conventions, and Exhibitions) study program enrolled in the English 1 course at the Business Administration Department of Politeknik Negeri Medan during the 2025/2026 academic year. This study used a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative and qualitative data to provide a comprehensive analysis of the intervention. The quantitative data revealed significant improvements in students' speaking proficiency. The pre-test mean score was 75.28, and by the post-test, the average score had increased to 86.00, reflecting a 10.72-point improvement. Additionally, Cycle 1 indicates an average increase of 5.96 points (from 75.28 to 81.24), while Cycle 2 shows a further 2.6-point improvement (from 81.24 to 83.84). This demonstrates a consistent upward trend in students' speaking skills throughout the intervention. Meanwhile, qualitative data further supports these findings, highlighting increased confidence, engagement, and active participation among students, particularly in real-world tasks related to tourism and hospitality. However, the intervention also revealed areas for further refinement. There is a need for more personalized support from instructors to address individual learning challenges, and a wider range of topics to cater to students' diverse interests and career aspirations. The integration of AI tools supported students in practicing individually and fostered greater confidence and more active engagement in collaborative projects. The results suggest that applying PBL with AI-assisted applications is an effective instructional strategy to address speaking challenges in English language learning at the tertiary level
