Abstract
The study is aimed to generally identify the types of lexical hedges used in the movie script and to determine the function of lexical hedges used. The data of this study were taken by using documentation method and note-taking technique from the movie Mamma Mia!, which firstly released in 2008. The movie is originally conducted by Phyllida Lloyd and also written by Catherine Johnson based on the 1999 musical of the same name, which is based on the songs of famous pop group ABBA. The data were analyzed descriptive qualitatively using Lakoff’s theory about women’s language features (1973). This study revealed that there were four examples of lexical hedges found in Mamma Mia! movie.
Highlights
Language, as one of the branch in linguistic studies takes a very substantial part in terms of communication
Based on the foregoing introduction, this study aims to identify the types of lexical hedges applied and to determine the functions of lexical hedges used by the main character in Mamma Mia! movie
This study is focused on identifying the types and functions of lexical hedges which were used by the main character in Mamma Mia! movie
Summary
As one of the branch in linguistic studies takes a very substantial part in terms of communication. It generally brings meaning which rises towards several symbols in the form of written, oral, and image. If we take a look in the context of social relationship, a meaning in language should be determined by involving many social factors. Human being, which categorized as parts of social community, always needs the role of language in order to express their ideas or thoughts towards other people. As its own importance in communication, it makes language takes a very substantial part in social aspect of human life. The study of language in social aspect itself is clearly known as sociolinguistics, which generally deals with the relation between language and the society
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