International Journal of English Learning and Applied Linguistics (IJELAL)
Vol 2, No 1 (2021): Intertwining English Language Education With Culture In Society

SIMILE AND METAPHOR IN THE NOVEL THE SKY IS FALLING

Ayu Talia Meranggi (UNIVERSITAS MAHASARASWATI DENPASAR)
Dewa Ayu Devi Maharani Santika (UNIVERSITAS MAHASARASWATI DENPASAR)
WAYAN JUNIARTHA (UNIVERSITAS MAHASARASWATI DENPASAR)



Article Info

Publish Date
12 Feb 2022

Abstract

This study entitled ”Simile and Metaphor in The Novel The Sky is Falling”. Figurative language is commonly found in a literary work, such as a novel. From several types of Figurative language, Simile and Metaphor are the commonly appear. This study aims to analyze simile and metaphor as the types of figurative language within The Sky is Falling novel. This research uses a desriptive qualitative method to describe the types found and the meaning contained in the sentences of the novel. This article uses theory from Knickerbocker and Reninger (1963) to explain the types of figurative language. In general, the results of this study found Simile with 8 data and Metaphor with 4 data. The dominant of the two types figurative language is Simile. This article aims to add insight in the public in order to understand to analyze the sentences of the novel and understand the meaning of novel. 

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Journal Info

Abbrev

IJELAL

Publisher

Subject

Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

Description

ijelal is a scientific journal which focuses on the area and topic of english language education both learning and teaching, english linguistics and literature and applied linguistics, including methodology of english teaching for non native speakers, teaching english as foreign language, teaching ...