Analysis of Conceptual Metaphors in Deutschewelle Newspaper based on the Perspective of Linguistic Relativity

Generally, metaphor is a language style that is often used as a form of creativity in communicating. However, the wider scope of the use of metaphors has led to interference from other aspects, one of which is the cultural aspect. Cultural aspect is considered to play an important role in shaping the way each individual perceives something. To prove this perspective, this study aims to identify whether the use of metaphors can be influenced by culture, when compared to the perspective of linguistic relativity. The object of this research was discourse text in Deutchewelle newspapers in Indonesian and German. The 5-Step Metaphor Analysis Method was used in this research. From the results of the meaning analysis that has been done, it shows that there is a conceptual metaphor use which is influenced by cultural aspect. This means that the use of metaphors based on the perspective of linguistic realativity is acceptable.

The life and existential meaning of the personality of an oncological patient: a meaning analysis of concept

The article discusses the importance of personal psychological resource in the context of cancer. As such an internal resource, we have identified the vital and existential meanings, and we also determined the difference between these two concepts. The analysis of the literature has shown that one of the main problems of psychological science is search for psychological reasons for its loss and the possibility of finding meaning of life again and again rather than understanding it. We also found that a significant role in the acquisition and loss of meanings can be played by the personal qualities, personal attitude towards oneself, towards the world around, the ability to self-responsibility and to responsibility for own life.

Students’ Problems in Semantic Meaning Analysis of Literary Works in English Handbooks

English handbooks used in High schools fill with literary works. It is either in poem, prose, or drama. These literary works are human’s creatures both in spoken and written language which fills with implicit meaning beneath the stylistic language used in that literary works. Besides, semantics is a branch of linguistics that studies meaning. This study aimed to find out problems faced by students in the analysis of the semantics meaning of literary works found in English handbooks. This study applied the qualitative descriptive method. The result showed that the problems faced by students lied beneath the determination of semantics meanings and their types found in words, phrases, clauses, and sentences in literary works.

The methods of studying emotive vocabulary

This article is dedicated to studying the lexical composition of language, namely lexical units that denote emotions. The choice of topic is substantiated by certain difficulties in creating the methodology for working with vocabulary, due to the amorphous nature of this language component, as well as the importance of studying the part of vocabulary that describes the emotional sphere of human existence. The subject of this research is the linguistic content of emotive lexical units. Emotive vocabulary is analyzed using several methods of linguistic analysis: method of semantic field, component analysis, transmission of meaning, analysis of significances, word formation, and method of inner form. The novelty of this research consists in application of comprehensive approach towards studying the linguistic content of lexical units denoting emotions. Special attention is given to the description of practical component of the used methods based on denominations of emotions in the English, Russian, German, and French languages. The author concludes on the need to develop a specific methodology for studying lexical material, and the cumulative application of these methods for the most comprehensive examination of the linguistic content of words denoting emotions in different languages.

Penggambaran Hari Kiamat dengan Uslub Isti’arah (Metafora) dalam Alquran: Telaah Tafsir Al-Munir

The verse depicting the Day of Judgment uses a lot of comparative language styles, one of which is uslub isti'arah (metaphorical style). This study aims to find verses describing the Day of Judgment with uslub isti'arah in the Qur'an. The research was conducted by analyzing the elements, types, and meanings of uslub isti'arah in the verse. The research design is descriptive qualitative with meaning analysis methods and literature review. Al-Munir's interpretation is used as the main reference in determining the meaning. The results showed that there were 144 verses with two patterns, namely 97 verses mentioning another name for the Day of Judgment according to its occurrence using the word "al-yaum” and 47 verses describing the Day of Judgment in general/without using the lafadz "al-yaum". The type of isti'arah in the verse describing the Day of Judgment is based on the mention of two main elements, including isti'arah makniyah (explicit metaphor) and isti'arah tashrihiyah (implicit metaphor). In addition, the type of isti'arah seen from the words used, includes isti'arah taba'iyah and isti'arah ashliyah. The meaning of the verse explains the condition of the disbelievers and believers, the recompense for their actions, hell and its inhabitants, as well as the phenomena that will occur on the Day of Judgment. The dominant uslub found is the type of Isti'arah Tamtsiliyyah/simile epic with the theme of hell and its inhabitants. Keywords: judgment day, isti'arah, Tafsir al-Munir, maknawi, lafdhi Abstrak: Ayat yang menggambarkan hari kiamat banyak menggunakan gaya bahasa perbandingan, salah satunya dengan uslub isti’arah (gaya bahasa metafora). Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menemukan ayat penggambaran hari kiamat dengan uslub isti’arah di dalam Alquran. Penelitian dilakukan dengan menganalisis unsur-unsur, jenis, dan makna uslub isti’arah dalam ayat tersebut. Penelitian ini berupa deskriptif kualitatif dengan metode analisis makna dan kajian kepustakaan. Tafsir Al-Munir dijadikan sebagai rujukan utama dalam menentukan makna. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan ada 144 ayat dengan dua pola yaitu 97 ayat menyebutkan nama lain hari kiamat sesuai kejadiannya dengan menggunakan kata “al-yaum” dan 47 ayat menggambarkan hari kiamat secara umum/tanpa menggunakan lafadz “al-yaum”. Jenis isti’arah dalam ayat penggambaran hari kiamat berdasarkan penyebutan dua unsur pokoknya, mencakup isti’arah makniyah (metafora eksplisit) dan isti’arah tashrihiyah (metafora implisit). Selain itu, jenis isti’arah dilihat dari kata yang digunakan, mencakup isti’arah taba’iyah dan isti’arah ashliyah. Makna dari ayat-ayat tersebut menjelaskan keadaan orang kafir dan orang mukmin, balasan atas perbuatannya, neraka dan penghuninya, serta fenomena yang terjadi di hari kiamat. Gaya bahasa yang dominan ditemukan merupakan jenis Isti’arah Tamtsiliyyah/simile epos dengan tema neraka dan penghuninya. Kata Kunci: hari kiamat, isti’arah, tafsir al-Munir, jenis, makna