FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE IN SELECTED BRIAN MCKNIGHT’S SONGS (SEMANTIC ANALYSIS) A THESIS Submitted to the Faculty of Cultural and Sciences of Hasanuddin University In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements to Obtain Sarjana Degree In English Department EMA RIZQAL MAFTUHAH F21112007 ENGLISH DEPARTMENT FACULTY OF CULTURAL AND SCIENCES HASANUDDIN UNIVERSITY MAKASSAR 2018 i This thesis is dedicated to my beloved parents and to all learners who have a high curiosity for knowledge whose work with passion, vision, and mission to make a positive impact in the life of others. ii SKRIPSI FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE IN SELECTED BRIAN MCKNIGHT’S SONGS (SEMANTIC ANALYSIS) Disusun dan diajukan oleh: EMA RIZQAL MAFTUHAH No Pokok: F21112007 Telah dipertahankan di depan panitia ujian skripsi pada tanggal 27 April 2018 dan dinyatakan telah memenuhi syarat Menyetujui Komisi pembimbing: Ketua, Sekretaris, Dra. Nadira Mahaseng, M.Ed. Dra. Nasmilah, M.Hum., Ph.D. NIP: 1955 1224 1986 01 2001 NIP: 1963 1103 1988 11 2001 Dekan Fakultas Ilmu Budaya Ketua Jurusan Sastra Inggris, Universitas Hasanuddin, Prof. Dr. Akin Duli, M.A. Dr. Abidin Pammu, M.A., Dipl. TESOL. NIP. 1964 0716 1991 03 1010 NIP. 1960 1231 1986 01 1071 iii UNIVERSITAS HASANUDDIN FAKULTAS ILMU BUDAYA JURUSAN SASTRA INGGRIS Sesuai dengan surat tugas Dekan Fakultas Ilmu Budaya Universitas Hasanuddin nomor: 2946/UN4.9.1/PP.35/2017, tanggal 17 Mei 2017. Kami menyatakan menerima dan menyetujui skripsi ini untuk dirumuskan ke panitia ujian skripsi Jurusan Sastra Inggris Fakultas Ilmu Budaya Universitas Hasanuddin. Makassar, 28 Maret 2018 Konsultan I Konsultan II Dra. Nadira Mahaseng, M. Ed. Dra. Nasmilah, M. Hum., Ph.D. NIP: 1955 1224 1986 01 2001 NIP: 1963 1103 1988 11 2001 Menyetujui a.n. Dekan Ketua Jurusan Sastra Inggris Dr. Abidin Pammu, M.A., Dipl. TESOL. NIP. 1960 1231 1986 01 1071 iv FAKULTAS ILMU BUDAYA JURUSAN SASTRA INGGRIS Pada hari Jum’at tanggal 27 April 2018, Panitia Ujian Skripsi menerima dengan baik skripsi yang berjudul: FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE IN SELECTED BRIAN MCKNIGHT’S SONGS (SEMANTIC ANALYSIS) Yang diajukan dalam rangka memenuhi salah satu syarat ujian guna memperoleh gelar Sarjana Sastra, Jurusan Sastra Inggris pada Fakultas Ilmu Budaya Universitas Hasanuddin. Makassar, 27 April 2018 Panitia Ujian Skripsi : 1. Dra. Nadira Mahaseng, M.Ed. Ketua ------------------------- 2. Dra. Nasmilah, M.Hum., Ph.D. Sekretaris ------------------------- 3. Dr. Sukmawaty, M.Hum. Penguji 1 ------------------------- 4. Drs. Simon Sitoto, M.A. Penguji 2 ------------------------- 5. Dra. Nadira Mahaseng, M.Ed. Konsultan 1 ------------------------- 6. Dra. Nasmilah, M.Hum., Ph.D. Konsultan 2 ------------------------- v ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Bismillahirrahmanirahim. First and foremost, the writer would like to express the greatest gratitude and praise to the almighty Allah azza wa jalla who has given the ways, the chance, the spirit, the health, the grace and the guidance in the whole life, so that the writer can complete this thesis. He make it possible for the writer to reach another significant point in her quest for knowledge in life. Shalawat and Salam are also addressed to the prophet Muhammad Shalallahu ‘alaihi wasallam and his family, who have changed the face of the history of mankind in a manner that this world has never seen before. The writer is also grateful to Dra. Nadira Mahaseng, M.Ed., as the first consultant and Dra. Nasmilah, M.Hum., as the second consultant for their supportive motivations and constructive comments and guidance. Their sincerity on supervising has always brought the writer into encouragement and eagerness for working to the research completion. Big and deepest thanks to the writer’s parents Baharuddin Majid & Naharia may the lord in His infinite mercy grant you long life in good health and peace of mind. Also for the writer’s beloved older sisters, Ernawati, Evi Sastrawati and her older brother Muh. Irfan, thank you for love and prays in every single thing. vi The writer’s profound gratitude also goes to all those who helped her in both of morally and materially, they are: 1. The dean of the Faculty of Cultural and Sciences, Hasanuddin University, Prof. Dr. Akin Duli, M.A. 2. The head and secretary of the English Department, Hasanuddin University Dr. Abidin Pammu, M.A., Dipl. TESOL. And Sitti Sahreany, S.S., M.A. 3. The writer’s academic supervisor, Dr. H. Fathu Rahman. M.Hum. for his advice and care. 4. All lecturers who have guided the writer during the study in the English Department. 5. All administrative and library staff of the Faculty of Letters, especially for Pak Udin, Pak Ruslan and Pak Suardi who never tired of answering all the writer's questions and helping her. 6. For the writer’s best sisters, Yana, Iin, Fatmawati and Puteri Andani, thanks for always praying, supporting her every time. 7. Deepest thanks to the writer’s friends Adibah, Hasni, Efriyana, Reski Yuliani, A. Tenri Reza and all students of the English Department ’12 that the writer can not mention one by one. Thanks a lot for their memorable friendships. 8. For Kaballangang's big family, Kak Agus, Kak Mex, Aldys, Ayu, Sulfa and Evi, thanks a lot for the laughter, tears, jokes, and all the unforgettable memories during KKN. vii 9. And all parties that the writer can not mention one by one which has provided assistance either morally and materially. Thank you all, may God repay you. The writer realizes that this thesis is still far from being perfect. Therefore, the writer is openly encouraged to any criticisms and suggestions either in writing or speaking for the improvements in the next research. Finally, the writer hopes that this research can be useful for education in general and for all of us in particular. Makassar, 27 April 2018 The writer viii TABLE OF CONTENTS Page COVER ................................................................................................................... i DEDICATION....................................................................................................... ii LEGITIMACY ..................................................................................................... iii AGREEMENT ..................................................................................................... iv APPROVAL .......................................................................................................... v ACKNOWLEDGEMENT................................................................................... vi TABLE OF CONTENTS..................................................................................... ix ABSTRAK ............................................................................................................ xi ABSTRACT......................................................................................................... xii CHAPTER I: INTRODUCTION ........................................................................ 1 A. Background ..............................................................................................1 B. Identification of the Problem....................................................................3 C. Scope of the Study....................................................................................4 D. Research Question....................................................................................4 E. Objectives of the Study ............................................................................5 F. Significances of the Study........................................................................5 CHAPTER II: THEORETICAL BACKGROUND........................................... 6 ix A. Previous Study..........................................................................................6 B. Theoretical Background ...........................................................................7 1. Figurative Language .............................................................................7 2. Semantics............................................................................................14 3. Meaning ..............................................................................................16 4. Song ....................................................................................................19 CHAPTER III: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY........................................... 21 A. Research Paradigm .................................................................................21 B. The Data of Research .............................................................................22 C. The Method of Collecting Data..............................................................22 D. The Method of Analyzing Data..............................................................24 CHAPTER IV: PRESENTATION, FINDINGS AND DISCUSSION ........... 25 A. Presentation ............................................................................................25 B. Findings ..................................................................................................30 C. Discussion ..............................................................................................34 1. Types of Figurative Language ............................................................34 a. Simile ..............................................................................................34 b. Metaphor .........................................................................................37 c. Personification.................................................................................40 d. Hyperbole........................................................................................45