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This research aims to determine short story writing skills based on Webtoon of class VII UPTD students at SMP Negeri 6 Pematang Siantar. The type of research used is quantitative research. The purpose of this research is to see the influence of Webtoon on short story writing skills. The target of this research was class VII students of UPTD SMP Negeri 6 Pematang Siantar. The method used is quantitative One group Design with pretest Posttest. The results of this research indicate that there is a significant influence of the use of Webtoon on the short story writing skills of class VII students at SMP Negeri 6 Pematang Siantar. This is proven by the results of the tcount of 18.10 which is greater than the ttable of 1.670. So the alternative hypothesis is accepted, where there is an influence of using Webtoon on the writing skills of class VII UPTD students at SMP Negeri 6 Pematang Siantar.

The aims of this study were (1) to describe the form of persona deixis in Boy Candra's novel Origami Hati, (2) to describe the form of place deixis in Boy Candra's Origami Hati novel, (3) to describe the form of time deixis in Boy Candra's Origami Hati novel, ( 4) to describe the function of persona deixis in the novel Origami Hati by Boy Candra, (5) to describe the function of deixis of place in the novel Origami Hati by Boy Candra, (6) to describe the function of time deixis in the novel Origami Hati by Boy Candra, (7) to describe the implications of deixis in the novel Origami Hati by Boy Candra on learning short story texts in junior high school. The results showed that the deixis contained in the novel Origami Hati by Boy Candra includes first-person deixis, second-person deixis, third-person deixis, place deixis and time deixis and their respective functions. The function of persona deixis in this novel is used to refer to actors or participants who are involved in language events; used as a pointer to belonging; used as a subject; used as an object. The function of place deixis in this novel is used as a description of the place where a language event takes place. The function of time deixis in this novel is used to refer to the time of utterance; used to refer to past or before utterances; used to refer to the time after the utterance. Personal deixis in this novel consists of the form aku, -ku, saya, anda, kami, kita, kamu, -mu, kalian, dia, -ia, mereka. The deixis of time in this novel refers to the past, present and future. The deixis of place in this novel refers to places that are far from the speakers, close to the speakers and somewhat far from the speakers.

This research analyzes students’ pronunciation errors in English diphthongs in MA NW Teko. The objective was to identify commonly mispronounced errors. The research is descriptive qualitative. The subjects were twelfth grade students at MA NW Teko. Fifteen students were chosen as representatives for analysis. Data was collected from oral tests, interviews, and observations. The data source was a short story called "Sangkuriang". Based on the oral test, students fluently read the story with 14 students in paragraph 1 and 11 students in paragraph 2. In paragraphs 3 and 4, the students read the story with less fluency, with 9 and 12 students respectively. During the interview, students mentioned difficulty in identifying diphthong words due to insufficient vocabulary mastery. In paragraph 1, 8 words were pronounced incorrectly, 13 words in paragraph 2, 10 words in paragraph 3, and 12 words in paragraph 4. However, observation revealed that out of the 5 types of diphthongs given, 14 out of 15 students struggled with pronouncing the diphthong "oʊ", with only 1 student pronouncing it correctly. Therefore, the research results indicate that the errors faced by the students were not significantly different from those who could pronounce correctly.

The syntax is a grammar that can decipher the relationship of language elements to form sentences. The function of syntax is as a container in a syntactic structure that contains certain categories. It can be called subject (S), Predicate (P), Object (O), Complement (COMP), and Adverb (ADV). Phrase analysis in short story texts in Indonesian language books for fourth-grade elementary school independence curriculum. This analysis is a qualitative descriptive analysis of the short story text in the Indonesian language book for the fourth grade of the Independent Curriculum. Phrases are syntactic units cobining of two or more words and do not have clauses that occupy one function. Many do not understand how to divide groups of phrases and the causes of errors. Therefore, this research to classify phrases based on their types, and the causes of phrase errors in short stories texts in Indonesian language books for fourth-grade elementary school independence curriculum. Listening and then recording is a technique that can be done when data collection. The results of this study indicate that there are noun phrases, verb phrases, adjective phrases, numeral phrases, and errors in the use of phrases in short stories sentences. This analysis is expected to better understand and be able to develop the use of phrases in short stories.

This researchg aims to analyzing the short story "When the Sea is Angry" by Widya Suwarna using an objective approach to obtain the structure in a short story in the form of intrinsic elements, namely theme, point of view, plot, setting, characters, characterization, language style and message in the short story. The research method used is descriptive qualitative, this research method is devoted to researching thoroughly, broadly and in depth. The results are in the quality of words, sentences and their meaning without comparing the results of this research with the results of other studies. The source of data obtained was by reading the short story "When the Sea is Angry" by Widya Suwarna carefully and critically. Based on the results of the theme contained in the short story, namely about sincerity, that even if we have the smallest fortune, when we see our neighbors or relatives who are experiencing difficulties, we must help and share sincerely and sincerely.This is in line with the character in the short story "When the Sea is Angry" by Widya Suwarna, namely Pak Yus, who has a caring and sincere attitude in helping his neighbors.

This researchg aims to analyzing the short story "When the Sea is Angry" by Widya Suwarna using an objective approach to obtain the structure in a short story in the form of intrinsic elements, namely theme, point of view, plot, setting, characters, characterization, language style and message in the short story. The research method used is descriptive qualitative, this research method is devoted to researching thoroughly, broadly and in depth. The results are in the quality of words, sentences and their meaning without comparing the results of this research with the results of other studies. The source of data obtained was by reading the short story "When the Sea is Angry" by Widya Suwarna carefully and critically. Based on the results of the theme contained in the short story, namely about sincerity, that even if we have the smallest fortune, when we see our neighbors or relatives who are experiencing difficulties, we must help and share sincerely and sincerely.This is in line with the character in the short story "When the Sea is Angry" by Widya Suwarna, namely Pak Yus, who has a caring and sincere attitude in helping his neighbors.

 Government data shows reading comprehension and analysis level of Indonesian citizens is still very low. As a result, there are many Indonesians who read words as they are without understanding what they mean. This is a concerning fact, as humans grow older, humans should become more accustomed to critical thinking: analyzing something from what is implied. Critical thinking is closely related to critical reading as critical reading means reading while analyzing the text. This critical reading training was offered by our PKM team for Al-Ghozali High School students, Bogor. Our team also found out that those students had more problem: they are not familiar with English even though English is an obligatory language in that boarding school. After considering the problem, two English short stories were chosen for the implementation of this PKM. The training was carried out using presentation activities on critical reading, reading activity, and group discussion, as well as pre-test and post-test. The results show that an in-depth presentation on how to make responds in relation to critical reading and reading short stories in English can foster critical thinking and increase English vocabulary for students.

The purpose of this research is to find out the grammatical and lexical aspects of the  short story “Being Disappointed, Grieving Without Words” by Putu Wijaya. The method used  is descriptive method, qualitative in the form of words. The results of the research show the  following things. First, the grammatical aspect which consists of references, subtitutions,  conjunctions, and ellipsis. Second, the lexical aspect which consist of repetition, synonymy,  antonym, and collocation.

This research focuses on analyzing the impact of strict parents in the short story "Gadis" by Hening Apriliananda Wikuruni using a mimetic approach. The research method used is descriptive qualitative. The resource used is the short story "Gadis" by Hening Apriliananda Wikuruni. The data collection technique used was to read critically and carefully the entire story content of the short story. The analysis technique is to examine the impact of the strict parents in the short story, then compare it with real life reality. The results of this research are that the short story describes an authoritarian parenting pattern, then this parenting pattern creates violence in the family which results in the girl (the main character of the short story) experiencing mental disorders. The girl tried to commit suicide twice but ultimately failed. In real life, we encounter this a lot and it is not something new. The impact that often occurs in real life is that children have difficulty making decisions, there is tension between parents and children, and the child has the potential to commit criminal acts.    

This study aims to determine the forms of struggle of female characters in the three-paragraph short story anthology the Way to Market by Indonesian Pentigraf Village. This study uses a descriptive qualitative method with a feminist literary approach. Broadly speaking, feminism is a women's liberation movement. Feminism has several streams, including radical feminism, liberal feminism, Marxist feminism, and socialist feminism. In accordance with the problem to be studied, the theory used is the theory of socialist feminism. Collecting data in this study using documentation techniques and library techniques. The data analysis technique in this study was as follows: reading the entire collection of short stories in the three-paragraph short story anthology That's All the Way to Market by Indonesian Pentigraf Village, marking short story titles related to the problem in research, Re-reading selected short stories, marking the quotations quotes that contain the meaning of the struggle of a woman in the family. After that draw conclusions. The results of this study are as follows: the form of struggle of female figures within the family sphere according to their role as a mother, wife and child. By using the theory of socialist feminism, it can be seen what forms a woman's struggle is seen from her role in the family to create a harmonious family.

The low ability of students in identifying life values ​​in short story texts is the background of this research. One of the causes of this is the lack of use of appropriate learning models by educators. In addition, as a result of the lack of utilization of appropriate learning models, namely the low level of students' critical thinking skills. The purpose of this study was to examine the effectiveness of the Discovery Learning model in learning to identify life values ​​in short story texts. This study also aims to examine the effectiveness of the Discovery Learning model in improving students' critical thinking skills. As well as examining differences in students' abilities in identifying life values ​​in short story texts and differences in students' critical thinking abilities in the experimental class using the Discovery Learning model and the control class using the discussion method. The method used in this research is a quasi-experimental method with nonequivalent control group design. The results of the research are based on the Wilcoxon test of the Asymp value. Sig. (2-tailed) of 0.000 < 0.05. That is, it can be concluded that there are differences in the learning outcomes of students identifying life values ​​in short story texts between the experimental class using the Discovery Learning model and the control class using the discussion method. As for the results of the Mann-Whitney test, the Asymp value. Sig. (2-tailed) of 0.000 < 0.05. That is, the Discovery Learning model is effectively used in learning to identify life values ​​in short story texts. Then the results of calculating the average value of students' critical thinking skills in the experimental class using the Discovery Learning model are 3.7 and in the control class using the discussion method namely 3.4. That is, it can be concluded that there are differences in students' critical thinking abilities. This shows that the Discovery Learning model is effective in improving students' critical thinking skills.

This research is motivated by the low ability of students to identify complications in short stories. The lack of variety of learning models used by educators is one of the causes. The selection of various learning models will greatly influence the process of learning activities so that they become active, creative and innovative in order to improve the quality of students. One learning model that is effectively used is Discovery Learning. In addition, the low ability to collaborate is also due to the lack of assignments given in groups by educators to students. The purpose of this study was to examine the effectiveness of the Discovery Learning model used in increasing the ability to identify complications in short stories and to improve students' collaboration skills. In addition, this study aims to examine differences in the ability to identify complications in short stories and the ability to collaborate between the experimental class using the Discovery Learning model and the control class using the discussion method. The method used is a quasi-experimental method with nonequivalent control group design. The results obtained based on the Wilcoxon test are the Asymp values. Sig. (2-tailed) <.001 or 0.001 <0.05, it can be concluded that there is a difference between students' learning outcomes in identifying complications in short stories between the experimental class using the Discovery Learning model and the control class using the discussion method. The results obtained based on the Mann Whitney-U test are the Asymp values. Sig. (2-tailed) of 0.010 <0.05, meaning that the Discovery Learning model is effectively used in learning. The value of collaborating in the experimental class has an average (mean) of 3.61 and the control class has an average (mean) of 3.47, meaning Discovery Learning model that it is very effective in improving collaboration skills.

Abstract This paper discusses the image of women in Air Djenar Maesa Ayu's short story. This short story has a background in social life that occurs in society. This short story raises the main topic of women's struggles in living their lives after being abandoned by men. Social injustice like this creates various impacts such as subordination. This research uses descriptive analysis method. This study began with data collection using the mode of listening and reading short stories as a whole and then continued with data analysis using feminist study theory. This study shows that the short story Air by Djenar Maesa Ayu is included in liberal feminism. The results and discussion of this research are compiled based on issues related to women and the perspective of the reality of the text in short stories. The results of this short story analysis are divided into 3 concepts, namely: the image of women from the physical aspect, the image of women from the psychological aspect, the image of women from the social aspect. The story of the problems experienced in this short story is told through the character Saya. Based on the data and results of the analysis, the researcher describes the image of women in Djenar Maesa Ayu's short story Air through the social conflicts she experiences. Researchers add moral and social values ​​in this study. Researchers teach readers to respect each other as human beings through research on the short story Air by Djenar Maesa Ayu. Keywords: image of women, cultural background, liberal feminism, subordination

There are so many romantic stories in this world that of course we are no strangers to these stories. Tragically the story of Romeo and Juliet, the death that ends the story of Tristan and Isolde, Layla Majnun whose grave is next to Qays, even though they are not married. And there are many more love stories in this world. Like this one story. It is Ravana's love for Sita in Ramayana. Ravana was the first son of Wisrawa and Dewi Sukesi who did forbidden things when Wisrawa taught Sastrajendra Hayuningrat Pangruwating Diyu. They did unexpected things when they discussed Sastrajendra Hayuningrat Pangruwating Diyu to the romance chapter. And finally a ten-faced giant was born, named Rahwana.

This study aims to determine the ways to develop short story writing skills of vocational high school students, the factors causing the lack of such skills, innovative and effective strategies to be applied, the effectiveness of applying such strategies, and the benefits that students can obtain in developing their short story writing skills. The research method used is qualitative research with data collection techniques through interviews, observations, and literature review. The results show that factors such as lack of motivation, limited vocabulary, and lack of understanding of short story structure can cause the lack of short story writing skills among vocational high school students. Innovative and effective strategies that can be applied include the use of visual and audio media, vocabulary development, and short story writing techniques application. The implementation of these strategies is effective in improving short story writing skills of vocational high school students and can provide benefits in developing critical thinking skills, creativity, as well as improving language and literacy skills of students.

This study aims to determine the ecology of literary works in the short story Mematungku di Kaki Bukit Ini by Fina Aryadila. This research was conducted with an ecological literary approach. The method used is descriptive by describing the results obtained in the form of words. The results of the study show that this short story contains natural ecology. Natural ecology deals with human interaction with nature, the attitude of human care for nature and how humans act towards nature. In this short story, there are various human traits towards natural conditions, namely sadness, disappointment, indifference and greed. Fina is the main character who feels disappointed, sad and concerned about the condition of the hill which has begun to be damaged by irresponsible, indifferent, and greedy people. This story tells of a hill that was once beautiful, now damaged and converted into a building that will become a long-term asset for humans who are greedy and do not care about the balance of the ecosystem. This short story also tells how the point of view of the character "Aku", namely Fina Aryadila, witnessed the damage to the hill that occurred, such as burning forests, cutting down trees and the hustle and bustle of animals in the forest in saving themselves and moving places.

The figurative language style of the short story 11:11 in the Winged Dusk chapter is the main study in this article. The short story Senja Berwing chapter 11:11 presents inner contact between characters and imagination and contains many positive moral messages and messages of humanity using beautiful language so that it attracts readers to read it. The purpose of this study is to find out what figurative language style is used by the writer and what meaning he wants to convey to the reader. Data collection techniques used in this study were (1) reading techniques, (2) listening techniques, and (3) note-taking techniques. Data analysis techniques are (1) identification, (2) classification, (3) interpretation, (4) description. This research study is focused on the analysis of figurative language style in the short story Senja Berwing chapter 11:11 by Fiersa Besari. The results of the research show that the figurative language style used in the short story 11:11 chapter of the Winged Senja by Fiersa Besari is simile, personification, and allegory. The type of figurative language that is mostly used in the Winged Twilight Chapter is personification figurative language.

The study was set to examine an interpretation of the philosophy of the course and to elevate it with a short story extrapolated value found in the mega best seller on the self-improvement volume volume entitled "Filosofi Teras" by Henry Manampiring. The study is a library study using qualitative descriptive methods. The data-gathering technique in this study is text-reading with the data-analysis techniques using the elective analysis techniques, that is, analyzing, connecting and summarizing the study of philosophy and extrapolic values contained in the short story. The data analysis techniques in this study are based on data selectively, that is, data reduction, data presentation, and deduction drawing. The urgency of research is for readers to understand, possess and implement the values contained in the short story book Filosofi Teras and extrinsic values.

This study aims to analyze students' difficulties in writing short stories in the Indonesian language class IV at Ulumul Islam Bakri Wahid Elementary School. The type of research is descriptive qualitative and the data analysis techniques used are data collection, data reduction, data display and conlusion drawing. And the data source data in this study were all 4th graders of Ulumul Islam Bakri Wahid Elementary School, Makassar City. The data techniques in this study were the distribution of test sheets, student and teacher interviews and documentation in the research conducted at Ulumul Islam Bakri Wahid Elementary School.The results of this study indicate that the ability level of students in writing short stories is still low. Based on the results of writing short stories that have been made by students and the results of interviews conducted by teachers and students with researchers, it shows that the difficulties experienced by students are difficulties in expressing ideas, limited vocabulary and difficulty determining the structure of short stories so that students have difficulty in making a story. short.  

This research discusses sexual violence against the main female character in the novel Mayday Mayday by Laili Muttamimah. Therefore, this study aims to describe: (1) the form of sexual violence experienced by the female protagonist in the novel Mayday Mayday, (2) the implications for learning to identify novels for grade XI high school students.This research uses a qualitative approach. The data source of this research is the novel Mayday Mayday. The object of this research is all forms of sexual violence experienced by the main female character in the novel Mayday Mayday. The results of this study are as follows: (1) The forms of sexual violence contained in the novel Mayday Mayday are physical sexual harassment, non-physical sexual harassment, rape, sexual torture, and discrimination of the victim's gender identity. The results of this study are used in short story learning for grade XI high school students, in accordance with KD 3.6 analyzing the message of the novel fiction book read by understanding the content of the message conveyed by the author aims to develop reasoning skills.