PHILOLOGY Journal of English Language and Literature

INFLECTIONAL AND DERIVATIONAL MORPHEME IN THE CONVERSATION’S ARTICLE

Adinda Putri Maharani — 2026-02-07

This study analyzes Inflectional and Derivational morphemes in The Conversation's article. Using a qualitative content analysis method with a theoretical approach. The results of the study show that there are 305 Inflectional Morphemes with the most dominant being Plural, while Derivational morphemes are 83 with the most dominant being the Adjective form into Adverb. This study provides a new perspective on the development of Inflectional and Derivational morphemes found in an article.

A STUDY OF METAPHOR IN LEONY JARDINE’S POEMS “THE MOON AND HER SECRETS”

Diajeng Amelia Putri — 2026-02-07

This study examines the use of metaphor in Leony Jardine’s poetry collection The Moon and Her Secrets. The research focuses on how metaphors—particularly structural, orientational, and ontological metaphors as conceptualized by Lakoff and Johnson (2003)—are employed to reflect psychological conflicts, emotional depth, and identity struggles. Using a qualitative descriptive method, this study analyzes selected poems through close reading, supported by Conceptual Metaphor Theory and a psychological literary approach. The findings reveal that Jardine consistently employs the moon as a central metaphor representing secrecy, vulnerability, and transformation. Ontological metaphors dominate, presenting emotions as concrete entities and allowing abstract experiences to be visualized. These results emphasize that Jardine’s poetry transforms metaphor into a primary medium for exploring inner conflict and self-discovery.

INTERPERSONAL MEANING IN ZAKIR NAIK’S ISLAMIC SPEECH

Diana Sopha — 2026-02-07

This research explores how interpersonal meaning is constructed in the Islamic speeches of Zakir Naik by applying the framework of Systemic Functional Linguistics (SFL). Within the context of ‘dakwah’, language operates not only as a channel for delivering religious knowledge but also as an interactive resource through which speakers establish authority, express conviction, and engage their audiences. As an internationally recognized Islamic preacher, Zakir Naik employs distinctive linguistic strategies that warrant systematic linguistic investigation. This research adopts a qualitative descriptive approach and examines selected transcripts of Zakir Naik’s public speeches. Analysis is conducted using the interpersonal metafunction of SFL, focusing specifically on the grammatical systems of mood. The clause is treated as the main unit of analysis, as it represents the primary locus of interpersonal meaning. Each clause is categorized based on its mood type. The result is declarative clauses are predominantly used, indicating a strong tendency toward asserting information and reinforcing religious authority.

EXPLORING LEECH’S POLITENESS PRINCIPLE IN PLUTO (2023): A PRAGMATIC STUDY OF ANIME DIALOGUE

Dinda Aqiila Azman — 2026-02-07

This study investigates politeness strategies in the anime series Pluto (2023), adapted from Naoki Urasawa’s reimagining of Tezuka’s Astro Boy. Grounded primarily in Leech’s (1983) Politeness Principle. The data were selected dialogue excerpts that explicitly reflected interpersonal negotiation, which were collected through documentary and note-taking techniques. Following Miles, Huberman, and Saldaña’s (2014) interactive model, the analysis was conducted through data condensation, data display, and conclusion drawing. The findings reveal that the Tact and Approbation maxims are the most dominant politeness strategies, likely because these maxims reduce potential face threats and promote positive interpersonal alignment, thereby foregrounding themes of empathy, ethical responsibility, and harmonious human–robot coexistence. Instances of politeness are strategically used to mitigate conflict, assert moral positioning, and construct emotional depth in character interactions. This study contributes to media pragmatics and anime linguistics by demonstrating how Leech’s maxim-based politeness model can illuminate ethical dimensions in animated discourse and expand cross-cultural politeness inquiry beyond Japanese honorific norms.

MORPHEMIC FEATURES IN THE SELECTED POEMS OF CHARLOTTE BRONTË

Nazwa Syafrida — 2026-02-07

This study analyzes the morphemic features found in five selected poems by Charlotte Brontë, namely Life, Stanzas, Parting, On the Death of Anne Brontë, and Regret. The study aims to determine how Brontë’s morphological structures contribute to meaning, rhythm, and stylistic character in her poetry. The analysis focuses on identifying free morphemes, bound morphemes, inflectional affixes, derivational affixes, and other word-formation processes. This research employs a qualitative descriptive method using textual documentation and morphemic analysis. The findings, based on an analysis of 1229 total morphemes across the five poems, reveal that all poems are dominated by emotional free morphemes and inflectional bound morphemes (-ing, -ed, -s). Thus, it is concluded that morphological structures play a significant role in shaping the aesthetic effect in Brontë’s poetic works, specifically by combining simple structural forms with expressive word formation.

AN ANALYSIS OF DRAMATIC TECHNIQUE IN DEATH OF A SALESMAN BY ARTHUR MILLER

Rara Silvany Aulia — 2026-02-07

Arthur Miller’s Death of Salesman remains a seminal text in modern American drama, not merely for its narrative content but for its innovative use of dramatic style technique that mirror the protagonist’s psychological breakdown. While the play has been widely analyzed for its themes, less attention has been given to how its structure and style cause those themes to resonate with the audience. This study hypothesizes that Miller’s deliberate use of non-linear narrative (Flashback), expressionistic stage directions, and symbolic language serve as mechanisms to externalize Wily Loman’s mental deterioration and critique the American Dream. This research employs a qualitative, descriptive analytical design focused on close reading. The data source is the original 1949 script of Death of a Salesman. Key technique flashback. Stage direction, tone shifts are identified and analyzed using dramatology theory (Innes, 2000; Elam, 1980) and semiotic analysis (Barthes, 1967). Finding show that 70,6% of scene transitions employ non-linear shifts, especially flashbacks, correlating directly with moments of psychological tension. Dialogue analysis reveals 137 over symbolic references of failure and illusion. Stage direction demonstrate 276 unique-mood setting. Cues that enhance emotional atmosphere were identified 82.3%.

FEMINISM IN THE MAIN CHARACTER OF THE MALEFICENT MOVIE BY ROBERT STROMBERT

Raudah Raudah — 2026-02-07

This research explores the portrayal of feminism in the main character of the movie Maleficent directed by Robert Stromberg. The study aims to analysis how the character Maleficent represents feminist values through her actions, decisions, and development throughout the film. Using a qualitative descriptive method, this research applies feminist literary criticism as the theoretical framework, particularly focusing on liberal feminism and radical feminism. The findings reveal that Maleficent’s character challenges traditional gender roles, reclaims her autonomy after betrayal, and transforms from a victim into a powerful, independent woman. The narrative presents Maleficent not only as a symbol of strength but also as a figure who redefines motherhood, love, and leadership from a feminist perspective. This study concludes that Maleficent offers a nuanced portrayal of female empowerment and contributes to contemporary feminist discourse in film.

FORMS OF VERBAL HUMOR PRODUCED BY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS: A GTVH-BASED STUDY IN AN INDONESIAN ISLAMIC SCHOOL

Rezky Khoirina Tarihoran — 2026-02-07

This study investigates the forms of verbal humor produced by elementary school students at Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Swasta (MIS) Syababul Qorib Perbaungan, Indonesia. Data were collected through participatory observation, interviews, and audio-visual documentation of students’ verbal interaction during formal learning activities and informal peer communication. The analysis was conducted by examining humorous utterances through the six Knowledge Resources of GTVH: Script Opposition, Logical Mechanism, Situation, Target, Narrative Strategy, and Language. The findings reveal that students consistently produce structured forms of verbal humor, including riddle-based humor, metaphorical humor related to learning content, light peer-directed teasing, situational humor, and media-influenced digital humor. These forms emerged from recurring configurations of script opposition and logical mechanisms adapted to age-appropriate language and classroom contexts. This study contributes to applied linguistic research on child humor and extends the application of GTVH to naturally occurring discourse in Indonesian Islamic elementary school settings.

MORPHOLOGICAL CREATIVITY IN BRAND NAMING: WORD FORMATION AND DERIVATIONAL PROCESSES

Riska Safitri Siregar — 2026-02-07

This research investigates the strategic intersection of morphological theory and commercial branding by examining the linguistic mechanisms behind 50 global consumer brands. The primary objective is to analyze the derivational processes and creative word-formation strategies that facilitate brand distinctiveness. Utilizing a mixed-method approach supported by a corpus-based analysis, this study evaluates the structural patterns and functional impact of various linguistic innovations. Drawing on frameworks of derivational morphology and advertising management, the findings reveal that non-standard linguistic strategies are pivotal for establishing market resonance. Statistical data from the processed corpus indicate that compounding is the most dominant process (44%), followed by coining/acronyms (26%) and blending (24%), while standard derivation remains minimal at 6%. The analysis demonstrates that brands frequently employ "language games" to optimize phonetic appeal and semantic density. This study concludes that morphological creativity is a vital instrument within the contemporary linguistic landscape, providing a unique "creative experience" that differentiates commercial entities in a competitive global market.

ACCENT VARIATION IN THE UENO FAMILY YOUTUBE CHANNEL

Rosmita Ambarita — 2026-02-07

Language variation, particularly in accent, reflects how cultural and linguistic backgrounds shape communication. This study aims to analyze accent variation used by the members of the Ueno Family in their YouTube channel as a reflection of bilingual interaction and identity. Using a qualitative descriptive method, the data were obtained from several vlog episodes through observation and transcription, focusing on pronunciation, intonation, and accent interference. The results show that the Japanese father demonstrates Japanese accent characteristics when speaking Indonesian, such as vowel length and /r/ articulation, while the Indonesian mother displays traces of Indonesian accent when speaking English. These findings indicate that accent variation in the Ueno Family vlog not only represents linguistic differences but also reveals how language functions as a marker of cultural identity in a multilingual and digital context.