AN ANALYSIS OF FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE IN JAMES BAY'S
SELECTED SONGS 'BETTER' AND 'SILENT LOVE': ITS
CONTRIBUTION TO TEACHING POETRY
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Universitas PGRI Semarang
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SULISTYO, PRIO ADI
Subject
L Education (General)
Datestamp
2024-10-07 03:00:50
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Sulistyo, Prio Adi. 17420050. 2024. ?A N A NALYSIS O F F IGURATIVE L ANGUAGE I N J AMES B AY ' S S ELECTED S ONGS ?B ETTER ? A ND ?S ILENT L OVE ?: I TS C ONTRIBUTION T O T EACHING P OETRY ?. Final Project, English Study Program, Faculty of Languages and Arts Education, Universitas PGRI Semarang. The advisor is Dr. Nur Hidayat, M.Hum., and the second advisor Dr. Jafar Sodiq, S.Pd., M.Pd,. Key words: Figurative Language, Songs Lyric, Poetry, James Bay Language in a song refers to the choice of words, expressions, and literary devices that a songwriter uses to communicate emotions, tell a story, or convey a message. It goes beyond the basic meaning of words to include how they are arranged, the rhythm and sound they create, and the imagery they evoke. Through metaphors, similes, repetition, and other poetic techniques, the language of a song can transform simple lyrics into something that resonates deeply with listeners. It allows the artist to express complex feelings and ideas in a way that music alone cannot, making the song more impactful and memorable. Language in songs serves as a bridge between the artist's intentions and the listener's emotions, creating a shared experience that is both personal and universal. The objectives of this study are: 1) To identify and categorize the types of figurative language used in the selected songs by James Bay. 2) To analyze the function and significance of these figurative expressions within the context of the songs. 3)To explore how the findings of this analysis can be utilized in the teaching of poetry, particularly in helping students understand and appreciate the use of figurative language. The study used descriptive qualitative, that is a type of qualitative research. The research belongs to library research. The first step is downloading selected James Bay?s songs ?Better? and ?Silent Love?. The second step is listening to the songs repeatedly. The third step is analyzing figurative languages in songs ?better? and ?Silent Love?. The fourth step is identifying the kinds of figurative languages in purpose song. The fifth step is finding out the messages of figurative languages in songs ?Better? and ?Silent Love?. The result showed that James Bay's songs "Better" and "Silent Love" offer significant contributions to teaching poetry, particularly in the exploration of figurative language, emotional expression, and the structure of modern lyrical poetry. Both songs are rich in figurative language, which is a fundamental aspect of poetry. By analyzing these songs, students can develop a deeper understanding of poetic techniques and learn how to apply them in their own creative writing.
Sulistyo, Prio Adi. 17420050. 2024. ?A N A NALYSIS O F F IGURATIVE L ANGUAGE I N J AMES B AY ' S S ELECTED S ONGS ?B ETTER ? A ND ?S ILENT L OVE ?: I TS C ONTRIBUTION T O T EACHING P OETRY ?. Final Project, English Study Program, Faculty of Languages and Arts Education, Universitas PGRI Semarang. The advisor is Dr. Nur Hidayat, M.Hum., and the second advisor Dr. Jafar Sodiq, S.Pd., M.Pd,. Key words: Figurative Language, Songs Lyric, Poetry, James Bay Language in a song refers to the choice of words, expressions, and literary devices that a songwriter uses to communicate emotions, tell a story, or convey a message. It goes beyond the basic meaning of words to include how they are arranged, the rhythm and sound they create, and the imagery they evoke. Through metaphors, similes, repetition, and other poetic techniques, the language of a song can transform simple lyrics into something that resonates deeply with listeners. It allows the artist to express complex feelings and ideas in a way that music alone cannot, making the song more impactful and memorable. Language in songs serves as a bridge between the artist's intentions and the listener's emotions, creating a shared experience that is both personal and universal. The objectives of this study are: 1) To identify and categorize the types of figurative language used in the selected songs by James Bay. 2) To analyze the function and significance of these figurative expressions within the context of the songs. 3)To explore how the findings of this analysis can be utilized in the teaching of poetry, particularly in helping students understand and appreciate the use of figurative language. The study used descriptive qualitative, that is a type of qualitative research. The research belongs to library research. The first step is downloading selected James Bay?s songs ?Better? and ?Silent Love?. The second step is listening to the songs repeatedly. The third step is analyzing figurative languages in songs ?better? and ?Silent Love?. The fourth step is identifying the kinds of figurative languages in purpose song. The fifth step is finding out the messages of figurative languages in songs ?Better? and ?Silent Love?. The result showed that James Bay's songs "Better" and "Silent Love" offer significant contributions to teaching poetry, particularly in the exploration of figurative language, emotional expression, and the structure of modern lyrical poetry. Both songs are rich in figurative language, which is a fundamental aspect of poetry. By analyzing these songs, students can develop a deeper understanding of poetic techniques and learn how to apply them in their own creative writing.
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