AN ANALYSIS OF FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE FOUND IN “INSIDE OUT” MOVIE

THESIS

BY:

INTAN PARADITA KHARISMA DEWI

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ENGLISH LANGUAGE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

FACULTY OF TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF MUHAMMADIYAH MALANG

2017

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This thesis was written by Intan Paradita Kharisma Dewi and was approved on October 19, 2017

By:

Advisor II Advisor I

Aninda Nidhommil Hima, M.Pd Dr. Estu Widodo, M.Hum

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This thesis was defended in front of the examiners of the Faculty of Teacher Training

and Education of University of Muhammadiyah Malang and accepted as

one of the requirements to achieve Sarjana Degree

in English Language Education Department

on October 30, 2017

Approved by:

Faculty of Teacher Training and Education

University of Muhammadiyah Malang

Dean,

Dr. Poncojari Wahyono, M.Kes

Examiners: Signatures:

1. Laela Hikmah N, M.A., M.EdLead 1.

2. Adityo, M.A 2.

3. Dr. Estu Widodo, M.Hum 3.

4. Aninda Nidhommil Hima, M.Pd 4.

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MOTTOS AND DEDICATIONS

Behind every dark night, is hidden a beautiful morning.

DEDICATION: This thesis is dedicated to: My dearest Mom and Dad,

My beloved family, And all of my comrades.

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AUTHOR’S DECLARATION OF ORIGINALITY

I hereby declare that the intellectual content of this thesis is the product of my own

work and has not been submitted to any other University of Institution.

I certify that, to the best of my knowledge, my thesis does not infringe upon anyone’s

copyright nor violate any proprietary rights and that any ideas, techniques, quotations, or

any other material from the work of other people included in my thesis, published or

otherwise, are fully acknowledged in accordnce with the standard referencing practices.

I also declare that this is a true copy of my thesis, as approved by my thesis committee

and the English Language Education Department office.

Malang, October 2017

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An Analysis of Figurative Language Found in Inside Out Movie

ABSTRACT

Figurative language often appear in every literary work and used by the author to gain

special meaning and effect. Previously, There are many studies related to analysis of

figurative language in the literary work such as novel, poem, song, etc. Furthermore, in

learning process, the analysis figurative language in poem and song more often implemented

than the analysis figurative language in the movie. Whereas, there are also many figurative

languages can be found from the movie.

The purpose of this study is divided into two parts. The first purpose is to find out the

kinds of figurative language used in the movie. The second purpose is to explain the

meanings of figurative language in the movie.

The approach of this study was qualitative research approach since it was designed to

get information about the kinds of figurative language in “Inside Out” movie and its meaning.

Meanwhile, the technique used in this study were content analysis technique. In analyzing

figurative language in this study, the researcher used the theory of Abrams (1999) and

supported by the theories of Perrine (2008), Keraf (2000), and Pradopo (2012).

From the result of study, the researcher found 13 figurative languages for 122

utterances. The most dominant figurative language used in this movie was Imagery with 41

utterances. Besides, the researcher also found the different meaning of each figurative

language according to its context and situation when it is said.

Keywords: Figurative language, Movie.

Advisor I, Writer,

Dr. Estu Widodo, M.Hum Intan Paradita Kharisma Dewi

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ACKNOWLEDGMENT

In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Alhamdulillahi

robbil’aalamiin, all praises to Allah the Lord of the universe since I could finish this thesis

only with His guidance. May peace and salutation always be upon to Muhammad S.A.W. the

best leader who has guided us into the truth religion and showed us the right way to the better

future.

By the completion of this thesis, I would like to express gratitude to all people for

their contribution in each field.

1. My gratitude to Dr. Estu Widodo, M.Hum and Aninda Nidhommil Hima,

S.Pd.,M.Pd as the advisors for patiently advising and motivating me in finishing

this thesis.

2. My great gratitude to my beloved parents, Eko Kristiyono and Titik Sarsiki, for

wholeheartedly loving and supporting me during the process of my Bachelor

degree. Moreover, I am very grateful to my lovely brother, Andrean Yanwar

Krisna and all of my family for their prayer, support and regard.

3. My thankfulness goes to my collegial friends for the endless togetherness and

companion during studying at University of Muhammadiyah Malang.

Malang, October 2017

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

APPROVAL ............................................................................................................. ii

MOTTOS AND DEDICATION ............................................................................. iv

LETTER OF AUTHENTICITY ............................................................................ v

ABSTRACT .............................................................................................................. vi

ACKNOWLEDMENTS .......................................................................................... vii

TABLE OF CONTENTS ........................................................................................ viii

CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION

1.1 Research Background .................................................................................... 1

1.2 Research Problems ........................................................................................ 2

1.3 Research Objectives ...................................................................................... 2

1.4 Scope and Limitation ..................................................................................... 3

1.5 Research Significance .................................................................................... 3

1.6 Definition of Key Terms ................................................................................ 3

CHAPTER II REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

2.1 Figurative Language ...................................................................................... 5

2.2 Types of Figurative Language ....................................................................... 6

2.2.1 Alliteration ............................................................................................ 6

2.2.2 Allegory ................................................................................................ 7

2.2.3 Allusion ................................................................................................ 7

2.2.4 Ambiguity ............................................................................................. 8

2.2.5 Antithesis .............................................................................................. 8

2.2.6 Hyperbole ............................................................................................. 9

2.2.7 Imagery ................................................................................................. 9

2.2.8 Irony ...................................................................................................... 10

2.2.9 Metaphor ............................................................................................... 10

2.2.10 Metonymy ........................................................................................... 11

2.2.11 Onomatopoeia ..................................................................................... 11

2.2.12 Paradox ............................................................................................... 12

2.2.13 Personification .................................................................................... 12

2.2.14 Pun ...................................................................................................... 13

2.2.15 Simile .................................................................................................. 13

2.2.16 Synecdoche ......................................................................................... 14

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2.2.17 Understatement ................................................................................... 14

2.3 Analyzing Figurative Language .................................................................... 15

2.4 Inside Out Movie ........................................................................................... 16

CHAPTER III RESEARCH METHOD

3.1 Research Object ............................................................................................. 17

3.2 Research Approach ........................................................................................ 18

3.3 Data Collection .............................................................................................. 19

3.4 Data Analysis ................................................................................................. 20

CHAPTER IV FINDINGS AND DISCUSSION

4.1 Findings ......................................................................................................... 21

4.2 Discussion ...................................................................................................... 39

CHAPTER V CONCLUSION

5.1 Conclusion ..................................................................................................... 46

5.2 Suggestion ...................................................................................................... 46

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APPENDICES

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