Connotative Meaning Research Articles

Urban Polycentricity and Architectural Heritage: A PROMETHEE-Based Multicriteria Approach

Polycentricity is a multiscalar concept referring to the interconnections of neighboring spatial areas in search of synergies. More specifically, urban polycentricity has lately gained increasing momentum in academic research and strategic planning as urban polycentric structures could stimulate urban and regional performance in a sustainable way. Architectural heritage, with its connotative meanings, is among the indicators of incorporation in polycentric networking. The present paper investigates the challenges of implementing urban polycentricity methodological approaches to highlight new polycentric networks based on built architectural heritage. In this study, appointed architectural assets are considered as nodes of the potential networks. As a new research strand, the MCDA PROMETHEE method is applied to compile and assemble all indicators (namely, rank size and node hierarchy, accessibility, transportation, and digital promotion). The ultimate research goal is to build a new polycentricity index as an innovative methodological tool to highlight polycentric networking synergies on interurban and intraregional scales. The region of Thrace in Northern Greece is chosen to apply the proposed methodology. Research on ways to couple polycentricity and PROMETHEE methods is limited, and thus, the proposed methodological approach is expected to contribute to the field of urban and regional strategies for researchers and practitioners.

Analisis Alih Kode dan Campur Kode serta elemen Visual pada Iklan Make-Up PT. Paragon di Instagram

This qualitative study analysed the use of code-switching and code-mixing in makeup advertisements from four brands of PT Paragon Technology and Innovation (Emina, MakeOver, InstaPerfect, and Wardah) on Instagram, employing Barthes' (1988). Semiotic method was used to explore denotative and connotative meanings in the ads. Denotation refers to the literal meaning of signs, while connotation reveals additional meanings influenced by culture and ideology. The findings indicate that code-switching and code-mixing are used to capture audience attention and create a modern brand image. For instance, MakeOver advertisements use English language to convey an international impression, whereas Emina employs code-mixing to make messages more dynamic and relevant to bilingual audiences. Practical implications of this research include assisting companies in developing effective marketing strategies and crafting engaging and grammatically appropriate ad content. Moreover, the study is expected to enhance consumer critical thinking towards advertisements and aid policymakers in establishing language usage guidelines in advertising. Overall, this research demonstrates that makeup advertisements not only promote products but also shape consumer identities and self-images, reflecting global trends and socio-cultural dynamics.

Обвинительное заключение как акт коммуникации

The indictment as the final act of the preliminary investigation is considered from the point of view of the theory of communication. The informational, discursive and connotative meanings of this document are highlighted. Its complex legal nature as a triune procedural decision has been established. Proposals aimed at reducing information redundancy while strengthening the argumentative discourse of the indictment are made.

An Analysis of Connotative Meaning in Born To Die Album by Lana Del Rey

This research aimed to determine the types of connotative meaning found in Lana Del Rey’s Born to Die album, and the reasons of connotative meaning found in positive and negative by using Feng et al theory. This research used descriptive qualitative design. The data for this research was collected by using three steps, there were downloading, listening, transcribing, and identifying by the songs. The data analysis for this research used triangulation method, namely data condensation, data display, drawing and verifying conclusion. The result of this research was found that there are 65 connotative meaning found in lyrics of 12 songs on Born to Die album by Lana Del Rey. Furthermore, from 65 connotative meaning consisted of 33 positive connotative meaning and 32 negative connotative meaning. Moreover, from 37 lexicon types of connotative meaning consisted of 17 positive lexicon and 20 negative lexicon. Finally, from 28 lexicon types of connotative meaning consisted of 16 positive predicate and 12 negative predicate types.

Translating Iraq’s selected Covid-19 Cartoons into English

Cartoons, since they combine written text and visual content, has a major role in conveying different messages about Covid-19. This significance has typically come from the power of images and words that occurred in the cartoons and their impact on receivers’ response thereafter. In translation, cartoon creates difficulty because of the cultural aspects and ideas that are created for a specific audience and community. Hence, in this paper, the focus will be specifically on analysing the language of selected cartoons and the translation approaches of the cartoonists’ language in the Covid-19 era in Iraq, and this analysis is attained by adopting Norman Fairclough’s model of critical discourse analysis. The researcher has categorised cartoons as follows: rhetorical, idiomatic, narrative, and rhymed, so this paper will concentrate on the analysis of the message behind each category that is employed to influence the audience and how it can be translated, especially if it encompasses idioms related to the Iraqi culture, musical rhyme, rhetoric, and pun. Accordingly, analysis of the constituent aspects of the cartoons necessarily takes place on linguistic and cultural levels so as to distinguish how each cartoonist represents the denotative and connotative meanings of the lexical items that are associated with cartoons drawings.

Social Criticism Da’wah Through Visual Works of @Terasdakwah During the COVID-19 Pandemic

This study aims to analyze the preaching message containing social criticism on the Instagram account @terasdakwah through a semiotic approach. The @terasdakwah account is a digital platform that actively spreads preaching content in a creative style relevant to current social issues. This descriptive qualitative study analyzes the meaning of the preaching message of social criticism (Tafriq) in a Visual Communication Design (VCD) work. The dissection of meaning in visual works uses the semiotic analysis knife of Sumbo Tinarbuko's visual communication and Roland Barthes' semiotic analysis. The results of this study show that: First, the connotative meaning revealed is that these visual works are a form of criticism of the government and society in general for the phenomena that occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic. The connotative level of meaning also found myths contained in the visual works studied, including the death of elderly Hajj pilgrims, the death of expertise, and prolonged frustration threatening mental health. Second, the message of social criticism (Tafriq) preaching contained in the three visual works uploaded by the Instagram account @terasdakwah is included in the first and second points in Alamsyah's theory. The first point is preaching as a correction for the reconstruction of social order, and the second point is preaching as an effort to institutionalize critical attitudes in Islamic society. Third, this study also shows that preaching is not only limited to religious rituals and formalities but can also be done by conveying social criticism. This research is hoped to provide scientific contributions to the study of preaching and communication science so that it can be a reference for further research on similar topics and discussions according to different contexts and objects of study.

Queer Linguistics: Exploring Pragmatic Strategy within Gay’s Language on Online Dating Apps

A play in meanings can be found within an internal interaction of a secretive and concealed community. In Surabaya, queer individuals, particularly gay men, employ secret codes within their language as a defensive measure against conservative societal norms. The primary strategy of this coded language involves the selection of specific vocabulary and the nuanced meanings embedded within it. Many MSMs (men who have sex with men) utilize these vocabularies for communication, primarily through online dating apps. This study aims to uncover the registers within the gay community and explore how their meanings correspond with their literal meanings in the English language. The research employs a case study method of qualitative approach and applies Leech’s seven types of meaning theory (1981) for analysis. The findings reveal that gay registers convey connotative, reflected, social, and collocative meanings. Connotative meaning is the most commonly used, followed by reflected, collocative, and social meaning. Connotative meanings are frequently employed because the gay community assigns codes to various concepts based on their real-world references. The study sheds light on how queer communities, particularly MSMs in Surabaya, use coded language as a tool for navigating conservative societal pressures. This highlights the adaptability of marginalized groups in protecting their identities, emphasizing the importance of language as valid form of expression and resistance. Future research could expand to other regions with similar or differing cultural contexts, allowing for comparative analysis of coded language usage among MSMs in various conservative environments and providing a more comprehensive understanding of the phenomenon.

KAJIAN STILISTIKA BERORIENTASI DIKSI YANG BERINDIKASI NILAI PENDIDIKAN KARAKTER PROFIL PELAJAR PANCASILA PADA KUMPULAN PUISI BULAN TERTUSUK LALANG KARYA D. ZAWAWI IMRON SEBAGAI ALTERNATIF BAHAN AJAR DI SMK

This research aims to describe how D. Zawawi Imron manipulates or utilizes diction that indicates the character education value of the Pancasila Student Profile as well as the effects caused by the use of this diction in the collection of poems Bulan Tertusuk Lalang and used as an alternative for Indonesian teaching material in vocational schools. This research applies a qualitative descriptive method using a stylistic approach. This research uses data from the poetry collection Bulan Tertusuk Lalang by D. Zawawi Imron and Indonesian language teaching materials at vocational schools. Data collection was carried out using library study techniques. The results of this research are, D. Zawawi Imron manipulates or utilizes language in ways, namely: (1) using words that contain denotational and connotative meanings through expressions (2) using word data with the Pancasila Student Profile as an indirect way of expressing reality. The effect of D. Zawawi Imron's use of diction in the collection of poems Bulan Tertusuk Lalang is that readers can find out the meaning and message of the collection of the poems as well as provide characteristics of the language used by D. Zawawi Imron. As an alternative Indonesian language teaching material in vocational schools because it meets the requirements and criteria for good teaching material or materials. Interestingly, apart from the meaning of connotation and denotation, in these poems we also find archaic diction (ancient words that are no longer commonly used).One of the functions of this archaic diction is as a means of generating visual images for readers and the value of character education with the Pancasila Student Profile. Apart from that, you can also find understanding related to the holy book Al-Quran, stories of the prophet, history of the Majapahit kingdom, and philosophical theories. The results of data analysis also show that this stylistic study can be used as teaching material for Indonesian language and literature in module form.

IKON, INDEKS, DAN SIMBOL DALAM MEME DI INSTAGRAM

This research discusses memes in digital form which are spread via the internet as a medium for conveying messages in a new form. The aim of this research is to describe and interpret the signs and meanings contained in memes, especially on the social media Instagram @hai.dudu, using Peirce's semiotic concept which focuses on icons, indices and symbols. Next, we use Barthes' semiotic concept which focuses on the meaning of denotation, connotation and myth. The method for collecting data is qualitative descriptive which focuses on data in words and images. This research uses documentation studies and interviews for data analysis using an interactive model. The research results showed that icons were found that depicted roles marked with special characters such as the characters dudu, momo, side. Next, icons were found depicting animals, objects, food and places. The index found based on expressions in images and text has a cause and effect relationship in producing meaning. In symbols, it is found to symbolize an event or action symbol, and is symbolic based on a word that has been agreed upon by the general public.

The Marker of Sexuality in Nedjma’s the Almond: A Semiotic Approach

Sexuality is the interesting issue to talk about as it is always connected to social and cultural value, especially for women as said women’s bodies are cultural sites. This study is concerned to the sexuality markers used in the novel by Nedjma, The Almond. The study shows how markers have some connotative meanings based on the cultural context and religion context. This study applies semiotic approach from Umberto Eco in interpreting the sexuality markers in the novel. The method used in this study is qualitative data analysis to the collected data obtained from “The Almond” novel and the secondary data from other books, journals, dictionaries and articles (e-text) from the internet. It is found some meaning connected to the myth of Maroccan, Greek, and Egyptians cultures, also to Christian and Buddhism. This study will have significant contribution to understand how symbols or markers have different meaning in different cultures.

A Contrastive Analysis of the Connotations, Idiomaticity and Metaphoricity of Face in English and its Arabic Equivalent wədʒh

Objectives: This contrastive study aims to investigate the similarities and differences between the English term 'Face' and its Arabic equivalent, ‘‘wədʒh’, in terms of denotative meanings, connotative meanings, metaphorical meanings, and idiomatic uses. Methods: The data for this study were collected from a range of monolingual and bilingual dictionaries, as well as electronic databases. Results: The analysis has revealed that the term "wədʒh" encompasses a broader spectrum of meanings in Arabic compared to the word "face" in English. This divergence likely stems from the distinct cultures and historical backgrounds of the two languages. It is also found that both terms can carry connotations related to identity, expression, and communication. 'Face' and ‘‘wədʒh’ both imply the surface representation of an individual through metonymy and are frequently associated with emotions, reactions, and social interactions. Moreover, both terms can be used metaphorically to convey a wide array of concepts. Conversely, the two terms have their distinct set of idiomatic expressions, cultural nuances, and colloquial usages specific to their respective languages. Conclusions: Collectively, the current study is of significant value because it contributes to a more comprehensive understanding of how body parts function as sources of linguistic creativity and cultural symbolism in social communication.

Analisis Semiotika Makna Kerinduan pada Lirik Lagu “Gala Bunga Matahari” Karya Sal Priadi

This article examines the meaning of longing in the lyrics of the song “Gala Bunga Matahari” by Sal Priadi through Roland Barthes semiotic analysis. The purpose of this article is to find the meaning of longing in the song by using Roland Barthes' theory which explains denotation meaning, connotation meaning, and mythical meaning. The research method used is interpretive qualitative method or inductive way of thinking, which is a way of thinking from specific to general. The data collection technique used is a document study, namely by searching and obtaining from various sources that contain the necessary data. The results of the semiotic study of the lyrics of the song “Gala Bunga Matahari” by Sal Priadi are first, the denotation meaning, the songwriter wants to convey a great feeling of longing for someone who is gone and wants to meet even if only in a dream in the form of a sunflower. This is evidenced in every stanza of the song explaining hope and longing for someone who is gone. Second, the connotation meaning, the songwriter feels sadness and hope in himself because he cannot meet again and hopes that loved ones get a good life in the afterlife. This is evidenced in the first, second, fourth and seventh stanzas. Third, the mythical meaning, the author wants to convey the message that the intense longing for a person who has passed away by trying to believe in the prayers that are sent for the happiness of the deceased and believe that we can continue life well, this longing and sadness can be treated by letting go, accepting, and believing. This is evidenced in the third, fifth, and eighth stanzas.

Vacation Into Staycation Covid-19 Pandemic and Connotative Analysis of Staycation

Objective: To do the connotative analysis of the word Staycation from its origin till tourism trend of 2020 due to Covid-19 using Roland Barthes’ semiotic theory. Theoretical Framework: Roland Barthes’ semiotic theory of reading signs and their interpretation based on different cultures. Method: This study has adapted descriptive qualitative method and interpretative research design with content analysis technique to examine trends in related texts and to provide an insight into it. Results and conclusion: The results determine that the connotative meanings of word staycation are changed in two different scenarios. The literal (denotative) meaning of staycation stayed same, hence it has changed its connotative meaning depending upon its use in two individual time slots or the different contexts in which it is being used. Research implications: The connotative analysis of staycation under the perspective of Covid-19 and its impacts on tourism industry which has changed the connotative meaning of this word, will provide an insight that how and why different cultures, time frames and social scenarios change the connotations of words. Originality/Value: Overall, this research considers how words or signs change their meanings over time regarding changed circumstances and cultures.

Representation of Climate Change in the Documentary Film Ano Bulan Balong (Semiotic Analysis of Roland Barthes)

Climate change is a condition characterized by changes in world climate patterns which result in erratic weather phenomena. Climate change occurs due to changes in climate variables, such as air temperature and rainfall, which occur continuously. In this research, film is the subject, film is a mass communication tool that is packaged with characters, plot and messages in it, provides information to the audience through the storyline that is conveyed and has a strong influence on issues that are developing in society, the unit of analysis of this research contains "Semiotic Analysis of Roland Barthes' Representation of Climate Change in the Documentary Film Ano Bulan Balong". The aim of this research is to determine the representation of climate change in the film Ano Bulan Balong based on Roland Barthes' stereotypes. This research uses Roland Barthes' semiotic theory, where the researcher looks for the meaning of Denotation, Connotation and Myth in several scenes in the film Ano Bulan Balong. . The results of research on the documentary film Ano Bulan Balong can be linked to environmental issues, namely climate change. Researchers group and categorize messages to convey meaning in the film Ano Bulan Balong, including; environmental message, Through semiotic analysis, Roland Barthes in this film shows that the problem currently being faced by Sumbawa is unrest triggered by environmental problems which are a factor in climate change, forest lands full of trees are starting to disappear, replaced by corn plants. Critical trees resulting from deforestation will cause extreme natural disasters.

Image of "Host" in Infotainment Broadcast "SILET"

This research is entitled Citra "Host" in the Infotainment Show "SILET" (Roland Barthes Semiotics Analysis). This research aims to determine the meaning of denotation, connotation, image and myth contained in a host in the infotainment show Silet that airs on RCTI. The method used in this research is descriptive qualitative and uses the semiotic theory of Roland Barthes, which presents the concept of connotation and denotation as the key to the analysis. This study's results discuss that many meanings are implied in a host when presenting infotainment shows. According to Thamrin Amal Tomagola, from the five images above, everything is related to the physical appearance that can be seen. This is included in one of the elements of the 5-p image (pigura, pillar, pinggan, peraduan, perga). Since the formation of image and meaning is born from a perception, each person will interpret something from a different point of view. The above explanation indicates that the female host is a professional when presenting an infotainment show.

THE TOPONYMY OF THE NOVEL "RECREATION" IN THE CONTEXT OF ANDRUKHOVYCH’S POSTMODERNIST DISCOURSE

The article is devoted to the study of the functional and stylistic features of toponymy, which is observed in the novel of Yu. Andruhovich, who is considered to be a bright representative of the postmodern artistic discourse. In modern linguistics, the potential possibilities of literary and artistic onymes of postmodern works have not yet been sufficiently studied, this vocabulary has been occasionally the object of linguistic analysis. Namely, in the toponymicon (and more broadly, the onomasticon) of the "new Ukrainian novel" there have been reflected postmodern masquerade, irony, grassrootsness and emotional markedness. The study of toponyms appears to be quite interesting and relevant, because the creation of such units is a creative process that depends on the artistic intention of the author; toponyms determine the chronotope of the work, take an active part in the creation of images, cause certain associations, develop symbolic meanings. Therefore, the study of onymia, and in particular the toponymy of the novel, is crucial for the study of the writer’s authorial idiostyle, the peculiarities of the linguistic picture of the world created by him. The purpose of the presented investigation is the analysis of the toponymicon of the novel "Recreation" by Yu. Andruhovich, aimed at clarifying the semantic and functional specifics of this important category of onyms as markers of the writer’s idiostyle. The object of the study was the onomasticon of the novel "Recreations", and the subject of consideration was various categories of toponyms as structural components of the idyllic complex. Descriptive, statistical methods, as well as the method of contextual analysis have been used in the analysis. It has been revealed that the toponymy in Yu. Andruhovich’s novel constitutes a solid lexical layer, has a wide range of action in the artistic text and is determined by a rich symbolic semanticization due to the spread of the connotative meaning of toponyms. By generating new meanings of his own vocabulary, the writer expands the semantic-pragmatic parameters of the artistic text and proves that the toponymic space units have inexhaustible resources for solving the artistic tasks of postmodernism. It has been proved that toponyms in the novel "Recreations" perform the function of not only a local-temporal identifier, but also a certain symbolic reinterpretation. The results of the study of the toponymic space of Yu. Andruhovich’s novel showed that, due to the high activity and a kind of "playing" in the text, toponyms constitute an important element of the writer’s idiostyle, his language palette, and at the same time reveal the author’s own manner of onomastic writing, his postmodern intentions. A systematic analysis of the onomastic code of the Ukrainian postmodern discourse as a promising direction can be the subject for further research.

Makna Konseptual dan Makna Asosiatif Pada Serial Musikal Nurbaya dan Relevansinya Pada Keterampilan Mementaskan Drama

This research aims to describe the conceptual meaning and associative meaning of the Nurbaya Musical Series on the Indonesia Kaya youtube channel, The results of the research will be relevant to drama learning at class XI high school level, the research method used in this research is qualitative descriptive research using a literature study approach. The data used in this research consists of words and sentence fragments that contain conceptual meaning and associative meaning. The data source that is the focus of this research is the Nurbaya Musical Series on the Indonesia Kaya youtube channel. The data collection technique in this research uses library study techniques, listening, phrase, and taking notes. Data analysis techniques are descriptive qualitative. The results of research analyzing conceptual meaning and associative meaning in the Nurbaya Musical Series which consists of six episodes, found conceptual meaning and associative meaning. The type of associative meaning in this research are collocative meaning and connotative meaning. The results of this research can be relevant in drama learning at class XI high school level, in learning objective 3.18 Identify the story line, act by act, and conflict in the drama you read or watch. As well as learning objective 4.18 Demonstrate one of the characters in a drama that is read or watched orally

Pragmatics via prosody in interaction optimization

The article represents a case study of Joaquin Phoenix’s acceptance speech, aimed at examining the interface of pragmatics and prosody. Relying on research into prosodic-pragmatic relationships and employing auditory prosody analysis combined with methods of pragmatic and discourse analysis, the article explores the interaction of prosody with speech acts, as well as with their related politeness and discursive strategies. Direct expressives are associated with three positive politeness strategies and are prosodically characterized by a normal or slow speech rate, normal or reduced volume, short intonation groups, very short pauses, a narrow pitch range, clear timbre, and a regular rhythm. The illocutionary force of indirect expressives relies on stylistic devices and markers of positive politeness, connoting emotional closeness and “sincerity” as components of felicity conditions for such acts. Indirect expressives are signaled by very short, short, or medium filled pauses, resonant timbre, low fall and stressed syllable, a descending stepping scale followed by a falling nucleus, high fall intonation groups, a rising intonation before key concepts, accelerated speech tempo, increased loudness, and emphasis on key words. The prosodic signals of expressive syntax and positive politeness coincide, except for markers emphasizing commonality. The “ecocentric” part of speech is constructed by representatives-reasoning that stimulates reflection without imposing views. This aligns with the negative politeness of non-imposition, marked by mitigators like hedges, bushes, and shields. The intonational accent on words with denotative or connotative meanings related to “discrimination” contributes to the discursive strategy of group polarization.

A SEMANTIC ANALYSIS OF CONNOTATIVE MEANING IN BEN HOWARD’S SONG LYRICS

In linguistics, semantics studies how meaning is expressed through language, including sentences, phrases, and words. Connotative meaning, which gives words emotional depth and resonance, is significant in song lyrics. This study, titled “A Semantic Analysis of Connotative Meaning in Ben Howard’s Song Lyrics,” aims to explore the connotative meanings in Ben Howard's lyrics. The researcher chose five of his most popular songs on Spotify for this analysis. Using a qualitative descriptive analysis approach, the study looks into the sense of values and types of connotative meanings in the lyrics. The analysis shows that the songs’ themes affect the types of connotations found. Songs about love, vulnerability, and youth memories tend to have positive connotations, while themes of self-doubt, separation, and searching for life’s meaning have more negative and neutral connotations. Moreover, associative meaning is the most common connotative form, followed by affective, reflective, and allusive meanings. The findings indicate that song themes greatly influence the types of connotations used, with positive connotations more frequent in hopeful songs and negative ones in introspective songs. This research adds to language studies by offering insights into the complex and rich meanings in Ben Howard’s song lyrics.

Makna denotasi, konotasi, dan mitos dalam esai “saya dan islam” karya linda christanty: Kajian semiotika roland barthes

The purpose of this research is to describe the meaning of denotation, connotation and myth in the essay "me and Islam" by Linda Christanty. The theory used is Roland Barthes' semiotic theory. The method uses a qualitative method. Then the results of this study show that there are 4 denotation meanings, 4 connotation meanings which include elements of Linda Christanty's name, the school used and the habits carried out by linda in her environment. Then there is the myth contained in this essay "Me and Islam" by Linda Christanty, namely, there is a sentence or proverb that says "Don't Judge a Book by its Cover" which means don't judge someone just by their appearance. Because Islam is a religion to anyone who believes in its teachings and has no connection with culture, while the flow, customs, are a culture of a separate nation. By utilizing the study of semiotics, in this analysis, in particular, it is possible to be more careful in assessing a person, both from the name, stream, culture, and habits carried out by a person. Keywords: Essay, Me and Islam, Semiotics, Roland Barthes