LEXEME: Journal of Linguistics and Applied Linguistics
Vol 1, No 2: July 2019

Figurative Language in Song Lyric “Red” by Taylor Swift

Dianti Rini Rahmani (Universitas Pamulang)
Sukma Septian Nasution (Universitas Pamulang)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 Jul 2019

Abstract

Observing the figurative language in a song lyric entitled “Red” by Taylor Swift, this study aims at (1) finding out kinds of figurative language and (2) analyzing the appropriate intent of figurative language Taylor Swift’s song. This study uses a song from the fourth Taylor Swift's album called Red. This study employs qualitative methods in data collection. After collecting the data, it encompasses that simile and hyperbole are dominantly found. It also reveals that figurative language used in this song is to deliver her deepest feeling. The use of figurative language in this song is very dominant which can provide knowledge to the reader to know the type of figurative language.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

LJLAL

Publisher

Subject

Humanities Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Social Sciences

Description

Lexeme: Journal of Linguistics and Applied Linguistics (e-ISSN: 2656-7067; p-ISSN: 2685-7995) is a scientific journal published twice a year in January and July. Established in November 2018, the legal standing of this journal is based on an issued letter by LIPI with SK no. ...