An Analysis Of Slang Words Used In Film With Different Genres

Septaliana, Andhini and Noviyenti, Leffi and Fauziah, Meli (2026) An Analysis Of Slang Words Used In Film With Different Genres. Sarjana thesis, Institut Agama Islam Negeri (IAIN) Curup.

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ABSTRACT Andhini Septaliana, 2026 : An Analysis of Slang Words Used in Film with Different Genres Advisor : Dr. Leffi Novienty, M.Pd Co-Advisor : Meli Fauziah, M.Pd This research aims to analyze the use of slang in film dialogues based on different film genres. Three films from different genres were selected as the objects of the study, namely the action film Captain America: Brave New World, the adventure film Raya and the Last Dragon, and the drama film The Greatest Showman. This research employs a descriptive qualitative method using Allan and Burridge’s theory to identify the types and functions of slang within a pragmatic context. The findings reveal that almost all types of slang are found in the three films, including compounding, imitative, fresh and creative, and clipping, while acronym slang is not found. Furthermore, all slang functions appear across the three genres, such as To Address, To Express Impression, To Convey Intimacy, To Initiate Relaxed Conversation, To Express Rage, To Create Intimacy, and To Humiliate. However, the dominant types and functions of slang vary depending on the film genre. Action and adventure films tend to use fresh and creative slang to express emotions and support interaction, whereas drama films predominantly use clipping to enhance emotional expression and natural dialogue. These findings indicate that slang usage is influenced by film genre and interactional context. . Keywords: Slang, Types of Slang, Functions of Slang, Film Genre, Pragmatics

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