FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE IN FLORENCE WELCH’S POETRY ANTHOLOGY USELESS MAGIC

Nasrum Nasrum; Nurulhilma  Ramadani; Barsihannor Barsihannor; Nahdhiyah Nahdhiyah

Nasrum Nasrum Universitas Islam Negeri Alauddin Makassar
Nurulhilma Ramadani Universitas Islam Negeri Alauddin Makassar
Barsihannor Barsihannor Universitas Islam Negeri Alauddin Makassar
Nahdhiyah Nahdhiyah Universitas Islam Negeri Alauddin Makassar

Keywords: Types of figurative language, Poetry, Useless Magic

Abstract

Figurative language is an expression refers to language that conveys more than one meaning. This research discussed the figurative language in poetry anthology “useless magic” by Florence Welch. This study aimed to the types of figurative language and the functions of figurative language founds in poetry anthology “Useless Magic” by Florence Welch. This study used types figurative language theory by Perrine. This study used qualitative methods. The researcher founds nine types of figurative language in poetry anthology “Useless Magic”. They are metaphor, simile, personification, metonymy, hyperbole, symbol, paradox, allegory, and irony. Simile, metonymy, hyperbole and symbol is the most common form of figurative language in selected poems. Research findings are presented in 13 extracts function based on Perrine’s theory, they are conceptual, imaginative pleasure, additional imagery, emotional intensity and means of concentration. The researchers conclude that figurative language must be studied to find out the hidden meaning contained in the poetry.

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