Figurative Languages Found in the Whitney Houston's Songs Lyrics a Paper Written by Vetty Nur Adhuri Reg. No. 142202065 Diplo
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FIGURATIVE LANGUAGES FOUND IN THE WHITNEY HOUSTON’S SONGS LYRICS A PAPER WRITTEN BY VETTY NUR ADHURI REG. NO. 142202065 DIPLOMA III ENGLISH STUDY PROGRAM FACULTY OF CULTURAL STUDIES UNIVERSITY OF SUMATERA UTARA MEDAN 2017 UNIVERSITAS SUMATERA UTARA UNIVERSITAS SUMATERA UTARA AUTHOR’S DECLARATION I, VETTY NUR ADHURI, Declare that i am the sole author of this paper. Except where the references is made in the text of this paper, this paper contains no material publised elsewhere or extracted in whole or in part from a paper by which qualified for or awarded another degree. No other person’s work has been used without due acknowledgement in the main text of the paper. This paper has not been submitted for the award of degree in any tertiary education. Signed : ................................ Date : 14th August, 2017 i UNIVERSITAS SUMATERA UTARA COPYRIGHT DECLARATION Name : VETTY NUR ADHURI Titlle of Paper : FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE FOUND IN THE WHITNEY HOUSTON’S SONGS LYRICS. Qualification : D-III / Ahli Madya Study Program : English I am willing that my paper should be available for reproduction at the discretion of the Liberatarian of the Diploma III English Study Program Faculty of Cultural Studies, University of Sumatera Utara on the understanding that users are made aware of their obligation under law of the Republic of Indonesia. Signed : Date : ii UNIVERSITAS SUMATERA UTARA ABSTRAK Kertas karya ini berjudul “Figurative Language Found in the Whitney Houston’s Songs Lyrics.” yang membahas tentang bahasa kiasan yang terdapat dalam lirik lagu Whitney Houston. Metode yang digunakan penulisa dalam kertas karya ini adalah metode deskriptif, dimana penulis mengumpulkan data dari lirik, mengidentifikasi lirik, mengurutkan sesuai dengan jenis – jenis nya, menjelaskan arti dari setiap kiasan, dan terakhir menyimpulkannya. Dalam kertas karya ini, penulis menggunakan teori Perrine (1977) tentang Jenis – Jenis bahsa kiasan, dan fokus pada empat jenis kiasan yaitu simili, metafora, personifikasi dan hiperbola. Penulis menemukan 8 kasus metapora, 8 kasus simili, 4 kasus personifikasi dan 9 kasus hiperbola. Kata kunci : Figurative Language, Whitney Houston, lirik lagu. iii UNIVERSITAS SUMATERA UTARA ABSTRACT This paper entitled “Figurative Language Found in the Whitney Houston’s Songs Lyrics” which discusses figurative language found in the Whitney Houston’s Songs Lyrics. The method that the writer uses in this paper is descriptive method, where the author collects data from the lyrics, identifying the lyrics, classifying sort as the type, desbribe the meaning and last get the conclusion. In this paper, the writer uses Perrine’s Theory (1977) about kinds of figurative language and focus on four types of figurative language which are simile, metaphor, personification, and hyperbole. The writer found 8 cases of metaphor, 8 cases of simile, 4 cases of personification and 9 cases of hyperbole. Key words : Figurative Language, Whitney Houston, Song Lyrics iv UNIVERSITAS SUMATERA UTARA ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Alhamdulilahirabbil’alamin First of all, Thank to Allah SWT for giving me the opportunity to complete this paper as one of the requirement to get diploma III certificate from English Department Facutly of Culture Study, University of Sumatera Utara. For all guidances, the writer would like thank to : The Rector of University of Sumatera Utara, Prof. Dr. Runtung S.H. M.Hum. The Dean of faculty of Cultural Study, University of Sumatera Utara Dr. Drs. Budi Agustono, M.S . The Head of English Diploma Program, Dra. Swesana Mardia Lubis, M.Hum. who always give a positive energy and Share the joy to all of the students. My Supervisor Dr. Drs. Umar Mono, Dipl.Trans. M. Hum. who always patiently give advices, suggestions, guidances, and also for some jokes that make us felt comfortable and enjoyable. Thank to all of the lectures who have guided and given valuable knowledge during the years of my study. My beloved Grandma Hj. Syamsidar, who being my number one supporter and the person who always remind me to pray to Allah. My beloved Parents Nyarto, SE and Okved, SE, for motivation, love, support, advice, and prayer. I am so happy to have you both as my parents. v UNIVERSITAS SUMATERA UTARA My lovely sister Dessy Fitriani who always accompany, support, and entertain me everyday. The water is sweet but the blood is thicker. My dear darling Angelic Demons Club : Nadha, Masyita, Salwa and Nova, for always messed up with my bed, for the blood, sweat and tears that we have been shared together. Let’s meet again as my friends in another world. The yayuk family : Widy, Edelwis and Rosna for the support, advices and the My classmate “SOLIDAS 14 A” thank you for the unfogetable moments. Finally, I Will accept the suggestion and criticism that build me for the readers because i know this paper is not perfect, and that is why your criticism might make this papaer better, Thank you to all readers who read this paper. Medan, August 14th 2017 The Writer, Vetty Nur Adhuri Reg. No. 142202065 vi UNIVERSITAS SUMATERA UTARA TABLE OF CONTENTS AUTHOR’S DECLARATION .............................................................. i COPYRIGHT DECLARATION........................................................... ii ABSTRAK ............................................................................................... iii ABSTRACT ........................................................................................... iv AKNOWLEDGEMENT .................................................................... ..... v TABLE OF CONTENTS ....................................................................... vii 1. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................ 1 1.1 Background of the Study ................................................................. 1 1.2 Problems of the Study ..................................................................... 3 1.3 Purpose of the Study ........................................................................ 3 1.4 Scope of the Study ............................................................................ 3 1.5 Method of the Study ......................................................................... 4 2. REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE .................................... 5 2.1 Definition of Figurative Language ................................................. 5 2.2 Types of Figurative Language ........................................................ 6 1. Metaphor ...................................................................................... 6 2. Simile ........................................................................................... 6 3. Personification .............................................................................. 7 4. Hyperbole ..................................................................................... 7 5. Apostrophe ................................................................................... 7 6. Synecdoche .................................................................................. 7 7. Metonymy .................................................................................... 8 8. Symbol ......................................................................................... 8 9. Allegory ........................................................................................ 8 10. Paradox ......................................................................................... 8 11. Understatement ............................................................................ 9 12. Irony ............................................................................................. 9 2.3 Lyrics ................................................................................................. 9 3. FINDINGS AND DISCUSSION ..................................................... 10 3.1 Findings ............................................................................................. 10 3.2 Discussion .......................................................................................... 12 4. CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTION ........................................... 21 4.1 Conclusion ......................................................................................... 21 4.2 Suggestion ......................................................................................... 21 vii UNIVERSITAS SUMATERA UTARA REFERENCES ....................................................................................... 22 APPENDICES ........................................................................................ 24 viii UNIVERSITAS SUMATERA UTARA 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of The Study Language is the method of human communication, either spoken or written, consisting of the use of words in a structured and conventional way. Language is very important aspect in human life. With language, we can express ideas, thoughts or even feeling. However, it will not be the same from one language to another, because every community of language users will have different backgrounds as required by the need of the community. It is closely influenced by the situation, circumstances and also cultures where the language communities located. According to Sapir (1921 : 8) language as „communication ideas, emotions, and desires‟ by arguing that language use convey varied and complex kinds of information group affiliations and relationship with his listener. „Meaning‟ covers a variety of aspects of language, and there is no very general agreement either