Institusion
Universitas Bung Hatta
Author
Roihana, Tuqolbi
Yusrita, Yanti
Nova, Rina
Subject
PR English literature
Datestamp
2020-08-31 08:28:08
Abstract :
In this study, the writer analyzes about representative speech acts. The writer apply Searle?s
theory (1976), and basic emotions of Parot?s theory (2001). In the presidential debates, each
candidate conveyed ideas, and claims. This study investigates types and function of the speech
act of representatives and the strong feelings expressed in the speech act. Speech act of
representative refers to acts in which the words state what the speakers believes to be the case;
and these can be found in the presidential debates. Data were taken from three transcripts of the
2016 US presidential debates posted on the web Washington Post. The focus of this study is the
words or statements that express speech act representative and basic emotions. A qualitative
method was used in analysing data with pragmatic-discourse and cognitive approach. The results
show (1) various types and strategies used in the representatives speech acts, such as informing
and fact stating,(2) basic emotions such as pride, and joy.
Keywords: speech acts of representative; basic emotions; strategy; types