A Conceptual Metaphor of Cancer Taken From Patient Stories on a Cancer Center Website
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Universitas Wijaya Putra
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Iska, Agnesya Fereralda
Subject
P Philology. Linguistics
Datestamp
2022-11-23 04:56:33
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Fereralda, Iska Agnesya. 2022. A Conceptual Metaphor of Cancer Taken From Patient Stories on a Cancer Center Website. Skripsi. English Literature Study Program, Undergraduate Program, Universitas Wijaya Putra Surabaya. Advisor: Shanty A.Y.P.S. Duwila, SS., M.Pd. Key Words: Conceptual Metaphor, Story, Cancer This study is conducted to analyze conceptual metaphor of cancer found in the stories of cancer patients. This study is aimed at explaining: (1) the source domain used to convey cancer, (2) the meaning of conceptual metaphor. The researcher uses a descriptive qualitative method. Therefore, this research uses content analysis as the research method. The sources of data are 5 selected stories taken from a Cancer Center Website. The data are collected by: (1) Typing the Cancer Center Website link on internet, (2) Visiting the Patient Stories section, (3) Reading and choosing five stories from the cancer patients, selected under the category of breast cancer, (4) Copying and pasting the stories on word file. The results of this study show that there are thirteen source domains of conceptual metaphors used to convey cancer. The source domains used to convey cancer are journey, war, mystery, blessing, disease, physical imperfections, emotion, race, timeline, gift, thief, lesson, and horror. The meaning of the conceptual metaphor varies depending on the context and how it is used by the patients.
Fereralda, Iska Agnesya. 2022. A Conceptual Metaphor of Cancer Taken From Patient Stories on a Cancer Center Website. Skripsi. English Literature Study Program, Undergraduate Program, Universitas Wijaya Putra Surabaya. Advisor: Shanty A.Y.P.S. Duwila, SS., M.Pd. Key Words: Conceptual Metaphor, Story, Cancer This study is conducted to analyze conceptual metaphor of cancer found in the stories of cancer patients. This study is aimed at explaining: (1) the source domain used to convey cancer, (2) the meaning of conceptual metaphor. The researcher uses a descriptive qualitative method. Therefore, this research uses content analysis as the research method. The sources of data are 5 selected stories taken from a Cancer Center Website. The data are collected by: (1) Typing the Cancer Center Website link on internet, (2) Visiting the Patient Stories section, (3) Reading and choosing five stories from the cancer patients, selected under the category of breast cancer, (4) Copying and pasting the stories on word file. The results of this study show that there are thirteen source domains of conceptual metaphors used to convey cancer. The source domains used to convey cancer are journey, war, mystery, blessing, disease, physical imperfections, emotion, race, timeline, gift, thief, lesson, and horror. The meaning of the conceptual metaphor varies depending on the context and how it is used by the patients.
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