ILLOCUTIONARY ACTS USED IN THE DISNEY MOVIE THE GOOD DINOSAUR
Keywords:
Illocutionary Act, Good Dinosaur; Movie
Abstract
This study aimed at finding the types of illocutionary acts and describing the meaning of illocutionary act used in the movie The Good Dinosaur. This study used the theory of Searle (1998). This research used descriptive qualitative method and the data collection method was documentation. The object of this research was all conversations in the movie The Good Dinosaur that contain types of illocutionary acts. The result of this research, was were 52 utterances as illocutionary acts. There were four types of illocutionary acts found in the movie namely: 19 assertives, 17 directives, 8 commissives, and 8 expressives. There was also found that each utterance of illocutionary act had the different meanings based on the context of the story. From the results of this study, it can be seen that illocutionary acts are widely used in daily life. Therefore, understanding the meaning of illocutionary acts is very important for smooth communication. It is hoped that this research can help English teachers to be able to improve their ability to communicate effectively and understand other cultures so that they can teach students how to use appropriate language, as well as English language learners to be able to better understand the context in speaking.
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Griffiths, P & Cummins, C. 2016. An introduction to English semantics and pragmatics. Edinburgh University Press Books, Skotlandia.
Harefa, D. (2023). The Relationship Between Students’ Interest In Learning And Mathematics Learning Outcomes. Afore : Jurnal Pendidikan Matematika, 2(2), 1-11. https://doi.org/10.57094/afore.v2i2.1054
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Harefa, D. (2024). Preservation Of Hombo Batu: Building Awareness Of Local Wisdom Among The Young Generation Of Nias. HAGA : Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat, 3(2), 1-10. https://doi.org/10.57094/haga.v3i2.2334
Harefa, D. (2024). Strengthening Mathematics And Natural Sciences Education Based On The Local Wisdom Of South Nias: Integration Of Traditional Concepts In Modern Education. HAGA : Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat, 3(2), 63-79. https://doi.org/10.57094/haga.v3i2.2347
Harefa, D. (2024). The Influence Of Local Wisdom On Soil Fertility In South Nias. Jurnal Sapta Agrica, 3(2), 18-28. https://doi.org/10.57094/jsa.v3i2.2333
Harefa, D. (2025). Hombo Batu A Traditional Art That Can Be Explained With The Laws Of Physics. FAGURU: Jurnal Ilmiah Mahasiswa Keguruan, 4(1), 2025. https://jurnal.uniraya.ac.id/index.php/FAGURU
Harefa, D. (2025). Hombo Batu The Tradition Of South Nias That Teaches Courage And Cooperation. FAGURU: Jurnal Ilmiah Mahasiswa Keguruan, 4(1), 2025. https://jurnal.uniraya.ac.id/index.php/FAGURU
Harefa, D., & Fatolosa Hulu. (2024). Mathematics Learning Strategies That Support Pancasila Moral Education: Practical Approaches For Teachers. Afore : Jurnal Pendidikan Matematika, 3(2), 51-60. https://doi.org/10.57094/afore.v3i2.2299
Harefa, D., & I Wayan Suastra. (2024). Mathematics Education Based On Local Wisdom: Learning Strategies Through Hombo Batu. Afore : Jurnal Pendidikan Matematika, 3(2), 1-11. https://doi.org/10.57094/afore.v3i2.2236
Harefa, D., Budi Adnyana, P., Gede, I., Wesnawa, A., Putu, I., & Ariawan, W. (2024). Experiential Learning: Utilizing Local Wisdom Of Nias For Future Generations. CIVIC SOCIETY RESEARCH And EDUCATION: Jurnal Pendidikan Pancasila Dan Kewarganegaraan, 5(2), 52–61. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.57094/jpkn.v5i2.2254
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Lincoln, Y. S. & Guba, E. G. 2013. The constructivist credo. Left Coast Press, Inc. Walnut Creek, California.
Mey, J. L. 2001. Pragmatics: An Introduction (2nd edition). Oxford Blackwell, England.
Nichols, B. 2010. Engaging cinema: An introduction to film studies (1st edition). United States of America, New York.
O’keefe, A, Clancy, B, & Adolphs, S. 2011. Introducing pragmatics in use (1st edition.). Routledge, Inc., Abingdon, Oxfordshire.
Sbisa, M & Turner, K. 2013. Pragmatics of speech actions. De gruyter mounton, Berlin.
Searle, J R. 1998. Mind, language and society: Philosophy in the real world.
Simanulang, N.R., et al. (2022). A Collection of the Best Learning Material Applications for Senior High Schools. CV. Mitra Cendekia
Stevens, P. A. J 2023. Qualitative data analysis: Key approaches (1st edition). SAGE publications limited.
Telaumbanua, T. (2022). The Meaning of Idioms. Research on English Language Education, 4(2), 7-12. https://doi.org/10.57094/relation.v4i2.382
Theresia Venty Fau, Y., Smith Bago, A., & Telaumbanua, T. (2024). Validity of HOTS-Based Student Worksheets for Seventh Grade Students at SMPN 2 Onolalu. Jurnal Biogenerasi, 9(1), 724-731. https://doi.org/10.30605/biogenerasi.v9i1.3425
Vanderveken, D & Kubo, S. 2001. Essays in speech act theory. John Benjamins.
Yule, G. 1996a. Pragmatics. Oxford university press, USA.
Zagoto, I., & Laia, R. R. S. A. (2022). Crossword Puzzle Game for Teaching Vocabulary. Research on English Language Education, 4(2), 1-6. https://doi.org/10.57094/relation.v4i2.381
Zagoto, I., Laia, R. D., & Wau, S. (2023, August 16). Sentence Structure Errors in Writing Narrative Paragraphs. Jurnal MathEdu (Mathematics Education Journal), 6(2), 247-251. https://doi.org/10.37081/mathedu.v6i2.5452
Zebua, N., Laiya, R. E., & Laia, R. D. (2022). Students’ Difficulties in Comprehending Narrative Texts at the Eleventh Grade of SMA Swasta Fajarmas Bawonauru. Research on English Language Education, 4(1), 19-28. https://doi.org/10.57094/relation.v4i1.398
Published
2025-04-30
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Loi, A. E. (2025). ILLOCUTIONARY ACTS USED IN THE DISNEY MOVIE THE GOOD DINOSAUR. Research on English Language Education, 7(1), 50-61. https://doi.org/10.57094/relation.v7i1.2636
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