A Stylistic Analysis of Figurative Language in Ariana Grande's Song Lyrics
Figurative language is a language where the conveying of implied meaning is more effective than literal meaning because figurative language provides several effects that help readers and to understand the meaning easily. This study aim to analyze the figurative language of Ariana Grande's chosen songs in the album Position. To get more immense understanding on how the lyrics are analyzed, Perrine’s theory of figurative
language was used. This research used descriptive qualitative research and a stylistic approach. The results showed that from the first types of figurative language which is comparison, all types were found such as metaphors, similes, personifications, and apostrophes. Then, the second type is associations, the researcher found several types such as metonymy, symbols, and allegory. For the last type which is contrast, the researcher finds two types such as paradox and hyperbole. The most frequently type that used in the selected song is metaphor. Through the findings, the researcher found patterns in this album that she always compares herself to luxury objects. This means that the pattern she wants to show in Position album is that she tries to love herself by comparing herself to luxurious objects such as diamond, Givency, and gold.
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Judul | A Stylistic Analysis of Figurative Language in Ariana Grande's Song Lyrics |
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Pengarang | Devi Ayu Novia Nur Fadilla - Personal Name |
No. Panggil | SKRIPSI DEV a 2022 |
Subyek | Stylistic, Figurative Language, Song Lyrics |
Bahasa | English |
Tempat Terbit | Universitas Mulawarman |
Tahun Terbit | 2022 |
Penerbit | Fakultas Ilmu Budaya |
Jurusan | Sastra Inggris |
Lampiran Berkas | LOADING LIST... |
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