JEdu: Journal of English Education
Vol 2, No 2 (2022): JEdu: Journal of English Education

Figurative Language in the Lyrics of Songs on Adele’s “21” Album

Ridhaswari Isnainingrum Fatihah (Universitas Indraprasta PGRI)
Rr. Astri Indriana Octavita (Universitas Indraprasta PGRI)
Agung Prasetyo (Universitas Indraprasta PGRI)

Article Info

Publish Date
31 Jul 2022

Abstract

This study aims to find out what figurative language is contained in the song lyrics on Adele's "21" album. This study used descriptive qualitative method. In analyzing this research, the researcher uses the theory of figurative language style by Gorys Keraf (2010) and Nurgiyantoro (2009). The results of this study were dominated by 11 metaphors with a percentage (47.80%). While in the second position there are 8 hyperboles with a percentage (34.80%) and 4 personifications with a percentage (17.40%).

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JEdu: Journal of English Education
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Abbrev

jedu

Publisher

Universitas Indraprasta PGRI

Subject

Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

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JEdu: Journal of English Education focused to publish high-quality articles dedicated to all aspects of the latest outstanding research and developments in the fields of English Education. The scope of this journal encompasses to study of English Education, Literature, Linguistics, and ...