An Analysis of Figurative Language On James Arthur’s Selected Songs ‘Say You Won’t Let Go’ and ‘Impossible’ and Its Contribution to Teaching Poetry

Abstract

Aditiya, Fajar Ocka. 14420137. 2021. “An Analysis Of Figurative Language On James Arthur’s Selected Song “Say You Won’t Let Go And Impossible” Its Contribution To Teaching Poetry” Final Project, English Department, Faculty of Languages and Arts Education. University of PGRI Semarang. The first advisor is Dr. Jafar Sodiq, S. Pd., M. Pd., the second advisor is Siti Musarokah, S.Pd., M.Hum.

The objectives of the study are: 1) To identify types of figurative language are found in James Arthur’s song ―Say You Won’t Let Go and Impossible‖. 2) To find out the meanings of figurative language are found in James Arthur’s song ―Say You Won’t Let Go and Impossible‖. 3) To reveal the contribution of James Arthur’s ―Say You Won’t Let Go and Impossible‖ lyrics in students’ writing poem The study uses descriptive qualitative, that is a type of qualitative research. The method of this study belongs to library research. The first step is downloading selected songs ―Say You Won’t Let Go and Impossible‖. The second stepis listening to the songs repeatedly. The third step is analyzing to figurative languages in songs ―Say You Won’t Let Go and Impossible‖. The fourth step is identifying the kinds of figurative languages in Purpose Album. The fifth step is finding out the messages of figurative languages in songs ―Say You Won’t Let Go and Impossible‖. The results of the study show that the writer found 10 types of figurative languages in songs lyric of songs ―Say You Won’t Let Go and Impossible‖ by James Arthur. There are Simile, metaphor, symbolism, sarcasm, tautology, irony, oxymoron, litotes, and hyperbole. The writer found 79 of figurative language expressions in songs ―Say You Won’t Let Go and Impossible‖ by James Arthur. They are 3 of simile expressions, 1 of metaphor expressions, 44 of symbolism expressions, 11 of sarcasm expressions, 8 of tautology expressions, 1 of irony expressions, 5 of oxymoron expressions, 2 of litotes expressions, and 4 of hyperbole expressions. In order to conduct this research, the writer collects literary texts as references and sources of theories. The researchers then assesses the data using theories of references relevant to the study in order to contribute to the teaching of poetry. This study can be utilized as a source or reference for teaching poetry because the song lyrics contain figurative language that can be used to teach poetry. They can get communications in the form of song lyrics. Furthermore, it assists students in appreciating literary works. Students can use this research to learn about the many types of figurative languages and how they communicate.