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This research aims to examine how feminist values ​​are represented in the short story Kunang-Kunang in Bir by Djenar Maesa Ayu. Using descriptive qualitative research methods.  Feminist literary criticism allows for in-depth analysis of themes, characters, and symbols related to issues of gender and inequality. In the analysis of this short story, gender inequality, social norms and symbolism were found. The results of this research show women's struggle in facing patriarchal norms and injustice that prevent women from achieving happiness. The symbolism used increases public criticism of ongoing gender inequality. It is hoped that this research can contribute to feminist literary studies and encourage awareness of the importance of women's freedom in making life decisions.

This research aims to analyze the figure of speech of Figurecara (hyperbola) contained in a poem of Karya Sapardi Djoko Damono. This research method used a descriptive method. Judging from the secondary data source of this problem formulation is sourced from internet sites besides that, also the supporting source or complete in the discussion of this issue from the literature study research. The data used in this study was that the short story by Eka Kurniawan, a data analysis text used the reading methods. The results showed that we found many of Figure of speech (Figure of hyperbola) in every stanzas we might find when reading the poem.

This study aims to determine the character in the short rose's character finding her husband. The method used is qualitative. The data source from this study are from Dian Savitri's short story. The data analyzed in this study are sentence words. Paragraph, or quote related to the character's character in the short story of Dian Savitri. Data collection techniques are reading and observing Dian Savitri's short stories, and drawing conclusions. The result of this analysis shows that in the short story contains a character like antagonist and the protagonist.

This article identifies and describes "The Backward Flow Analysis In the Short Stories of Women, Broken Hearts of Whom Re-Had discovered the Quantitative Love Through Dreams of Eka Kurniawan, the purpose of this research paragraph is to provide information and describe the back dreams contained in this research method. The short story collection is Ginc This Red, Darling, Broken Heart Women Again Finding Love through Dreams, Making Happy A Elephant, Stone Story, Every Dog Can Be Happy, Burning Fire, and keep Parrot Lessons

This article identifies and describes "The Backward Flow Analysis In the Short Stories of Women, Broken Hearts of Whom Re-Had discovered the Quantitative Love Through Dreams of Eka Kurniawan, the purpose of this research paragraph is to provide information and describe the back dreams contained in this research method. The short story collection is Ginc This Red, Darling, Broken Heart Women Again Finding Love through Dreams, Making Happy A Elephant, Stone Story, Every Dog Can Be Happy, Burning Fire, and keep Parrot Lessons

This article aims to analyze the short story Destination of the Land of Twilight through the lens of contemporary existentialist theories, focusing on the concepts of freedom, anxiety, and absurdity. Through this approach, this article will explore how these themes appear in short stories and how the main character faces them in his life journey full of uncertainty. By connecting these contemporary theories with literary works, this article is expected to provide deeper insights into the interaction between literature and philosophy in describing the existential condition of humans in the modern world. This study uses a qualitative descriptive analytical approach to analyze the short story The Purpose of the Land of Senja by Seno Gumira Ajidarma through the lens of existentialist philosophy. The main focus of this research is to explore the philosophical themes contained in short stories, such as freedom, anxiety, and absurdity, which are concepts in existentialism. The theoretical approach used draws on the thought of contemporary philosophers, such as Michel Foucault, Alain de Botton, and Jean-Luc Nancy, to examine how these short stories reflect the human experience of uncertainty and the search for meaning in life. The data collection technique is carried out by text study, namely reading and reviewing short stories in depth to identify elements that reflect existential themes, as well as relevant literature reviews. The short story The Purpose of the Land of Senja by Seno Gumira Ajidarma depicts the existential journey of a protagonist who is trapped in the search for the meaning of life. The main character in this short story is depicted in a state of confusion, questioning the purpose of his life and the world around him. This search, which is depicted with the metaphor of "Land of Twilight", reflects the anxiety and uncertainty that is at the heart of existentialism.

The purpose of this study is to determine the extrinsic elements of the short story entitled “Kado istimewa” karya Jujur Prananto. Short stories or often called short stories are material from the course of appreciation and study of prose. The method used is a qualitative descriptive method in the form of words. The data obtained in this study are in the form of extrinsic elements sourced from the short story by Dinda Yuni Sari. The results of the analysis are based on the background of society, the background of the author, and the values ​​contained in the short story.

Deixis is a field of pragmatic study that discusses the relationship between language structures. and where the language is spoken. The use of the term "deixis" is being observed or noticed in this context. Most often seen in daily conversation is in the form of spoken language. Found in character dialogue in literary works such as films. The study entitled "Variations of Charm Deixis and Time Deixis in the Short Story Smokol by Nukila Akmal" examines the use of various charm deixis and time deixis by Nukila Akmal. Person and time deixis are part of the variety of deixis studied in this research. Researchers use analytical methods in the form of pragmatics with qualitative techniques to analyze the data that has been collected. The data used in this research include fragments of speech from short story conversations, both words and phrases that contain deixis, including: charm deixis and time deixis. The reading-note method of capturing data, recognizing, categorizing, analyzing, formulating and presenting data are the stages of analysis in this research. Data analysis illustrates that a short story written by Nukila Akmal with the title Smokol has a deixis of charm and time.

Reading is an interactive process where readers construct meaning from texts, relying on various skills, including comprehension. It is fundamental for learning and daily life, and its importance is underscored by the rise of information and communication technology (ICT), which facilitates access to information through tools like the internet. Online platforms, such as Wattpad, have emerged as popular resources for improving literacy among students, particularly in narrative texts. At SMPN 28 Bekasi, English is a compulsory subject, yet students face challenges in reading comprehension, especially in understanding narrative texts. Despite the implementation of the Kurikulum Merdeka, which focuses on project-based learning, many students struggle to meet reading standards. This research aims to investigate the impact of the Wattpad application on students' reading comprehension of narrative texts, given their difficulties and lack of engagement with traditional reading materials. The survey revealed mixed preferences among students, with strong leanings towards novels (45%), fiction (56%), and romance (44%). Short stories are less popular but still attract the interest of some readers. The majority of students (46.7%) use Wattpad daily, spending mostly 30-60 minutes per session. Many read 2-4 texts per month and often follow specific authors. About 60% of students use bookmarks regularly, while 66.7% prefer texts recommended by Wattpad. The note-taking feature shows mixed use, indicating varying levels of engagement. Reviews and ratings are very important to 83.3% of students when selecting texts. Students generally felt confident in following the storyline (83.3% often or always), analyzing characters (83.3%), and identifying the main conflict (83.3%). Most students apply information from texts in real life, frequently reread for clarity, and often create summaries. Overall, these findings demonstrate high engagement and understanding among Wattpad students, demonstrating their diverse reading habits and interactive use of the platform.

This research examines the manifestation of humanistic values in six selected short stories from Kompas in 2021-2022 as an alternative literary teaching material. The phenomenon of declining understanding of humanitarian values among students and the importance of instilling these values through literary works serve as the background for this study. The goal is to identify and analyze the representation of humanism in contemporary Indonesian literature. The research method uses a descriptive qualitative approach with content analysis techniques. The analysis results show that the six short stories studied are rich in humanistic values such as openness, responsibility, solidarity, justice, self-sacrifice, care, and mutual assistance. The structure of a short story, including characters and setting, plays an important role in conveying those values. "The Holy Family" depicts openness, "The Three-Colored Bahar Roots" emphasizes sacrifice, "This City is a Well" explores solidarity, "About the Name of Majid Pucuk" showcases the struggle for justice, "The House that Always Smells Bad" illustrates mutual aid, and "The Fading Spark in His Eyes" highlights family care. This finding has implications for the development of more contextual literature teaching materials, encouraging a deeper understanding of humanism among students.

This research examines the manifestation of humanistic values in six selected short stories from Kompas in 2021-2022 as an alternative literary teaching material. The phenomenon of declining understanding of humanitarian values among students and the importance of instilling these values through literary works serve as the background for this study. The goal is to identify and analyze the representation of humanism in contemporary Indonesian literature. The research method uses a descriptive qualitative approach with content analysis techniques. The analysis results show that the six short stories studied are rich in humanistic values such as openness, responsibility, solidarity, justice, self-sacrifice, care, and mutual assistance. The structure of a short story, including characters and setting, plays an important role in conveying those values. "The Holy Family" depicts openness, "The Three-Colored Bahar Roots" emphasizes sacrifice, "This City is a Well" explores solidarity, "About the Name of Majid Pucuk" showcases the struggle for justice, "The House that Always Smells Bad" illustrates mutual aid, and "The Fading Spark in His Eyes" highlights family care. This finding has implications for the development of more contextual literature teaching materials, encouraging a deeper understanding of humanism among students.

This study aims to explore the effect of digital short story videos on the interest in learning English of 10th grade students at SMAN 4 Blitar. Using a descriptive qualitative approach, data were collected through observation, questionnaires, and interviews with students and teachers. The results showed that internal factors such as health, motivation, and intelligence, as well as external factors such as family support and teaching quality, play an important role in increasing students' interest in learning. The use of digital short story videos was proven to be significant in increasing students' interest, with 91% of students stating that the videos were interesting. These findings suggest that digital media can be an effective tool in increasing engagement and learning outcomes.

The short story "Robohnya Surau Kami" by Ali Akbar Navis is a literary work that is rich in meaning and moral values. This research aims to analyze the intrinsic elements that make up this short story, including theme, characterization, plot, setting and language style, as well as exploring the moral values ​​contained in it. Through this analysis, it was found that the main theme of this short story is about social responsibility and egoism in society. The strong characterizations, especially those of Grandpa Garin and Ajo Sidi, depict the conflict between spiritual obligations and responsibility towards the family. A storyline that uses a backwards technique provides depth to the narrative, while settings depicting people's daily lives add relevant social context. The language style used by Navis, with figures of speech and cynicism, provides sharp criticism of people's behavior. The moral values ​​that can be taken from this short story include the importance of social awareness, balance between worship and responsibility, as well as criticism of selfish attitudes. Thus, this short story not only functions as entertainment, but also as a reflection for readers to reflect on attitudes and behavior in everyday life.

The short story "Pispot" by Hamsad Rangkuti is one of Indonesian literary works that sharply describes the social reality of society. Through heartbreaking stories, Hamsad Rangkuti highlights the problems of injustice and abuse of power that often arise in everyday life. This research aims to analyze the intrinsic elements in the short story "Pispot" in depth and explore the moral values ​​contained in it. This analysis can provide a deeper understanding of Hamsad Rangkuti's literary works and their relevance in today's social context. This research found that the short story "Pispot" effectively depicts social injustice through contrasting characters, a thrilling plot, and a gloomy background. The main moral values ​​in this short story include justice, honesty and humanity. This short story also voices criticism of an unfair legal system and abuse of power.

This research aims to describe the forms and strategies used by the main female character in fighting for her existence. The method used in this research is a qualitative descriptive method. The results of the research found that the forms of existence of the female main character in the short story anthology Kabut di Teras Senja by Sutini are events experienced by the main character in her relationship with other people and her environment which shows and strengthens her existence as a woman. In the short story anthology Kabut di Teras Senja by Sutini there are sentences and paragraphs that show the experiences of the main character in the short story anthology Kabut di Teras Senja by Sutini such as women can work, women can become intellectuals, women can work to achieve social change in society and women can reject his otherness. The strategy used by the main character in fighting for his existence in the short story anthology Kabut di Teras Senja by Sutini contains 6 short story titles and 26 existence strategies were found, including: women can work (8), women can become intellectuals (9), women can work for achieve social change in society (5) and women can reject their otherness (4).

One of the literary works "Dodolitdodolitdodolitbret" by Seno Gumira Ajidarma is a story about spirituality, which is told in an ironic way and balances the real and the sign. As a spiritual story experienced by a character named Guru Kiplik. He was very sure that "right prayer is the secret of happiness" But everything changed when he met the nine sons of the island-children. Teacher Kiplik always doesn't accept that their morals are not right, but they can walk on water. The background of this research is the depth of analysis of the intrinsic elements of short stories. Part of the background to the research provided is based on the need for in-depth analysis of the intrinsic elements in the short story so that researchers understand the moral message and social criticism conveyed by the author. The problem in this research is how the intrinsic elements, namely theme, character, plot, setting, point of view, language style and message, work together to produce the meaning of the story. This research uses a structural approach with qualitative descriptive methods. The data used is secondary data obtained through reading and note-taking techniques, then analyzed using the relevant theories. The research results show that this short story has a main theme regarding true belief and opposing principles in carrying out prayer. Kiplik's teaching figures as well as the island's inhabitants reflect the difference between formality and spiritual sincerity. The forward plot, reflective setting, omniscient point of view, and symbolic language style support the delivery of the moral message that sincerity is more important than technical mores. This research recommends further exploration of Seno Gumira Ajidarma's works in the context of social criticism and spirituality, and the use of these short stories as teaching material for understanding humanist values ​​in literature.

The use of effective sentences has a strong influence on the quality of the content of a work. In cerpen writing, it is necessary to use effective language so that both the written and the implied meanings of cerpen can be well conveyed. The study aims to describe the forms of error in the use of sentences effectively in the formation of content quality on cerpen, as well as to present a comprehensive analysis of the linguistic aspects in the cerpen anthology "Back the Window of Ibnu Abbas" as a source of reading for students of 8th grade high school. The study uses qualitative descriptive methods through a language analysis approach by evaluating the quality of the content and effectiveness of the sentences in the book. This research data is a sentence quotation in a cerpen in which there are written errors in the use of effective sentences. Data collection techniques are done with reading and recording techniques. The results of this study found: (1) repetition of verbs, (2) inappropriate dictionary selection, (3) passing sentences, and (4) ambiguous sentences in a cerpen. Such errors make sentences less effective and affect the quality of the cerpen content. The findings of this study provide an in-depth understanding of how the structure of sentences, the meaning of words, the context of language usage, and the form of words influence the understanding and experience of readers of a literary work.

The short story "Mata yang Indah" by Budi Darma explores themes of guilt, and the human quest for redemption. This analysis examines the narrative structure, character development, and the symbolic significance of the "beautiful eyes" motif. Using a qualitative approach, this study finds that the story employs a complex interplay of memory and reality to evoke existential questions about human frailty and divine judgment. The findings contribute to understanding Indonesian literary narratives in exploring moral and spiritual conflicts. Keywords: Short story analysis, Indonesian literature, morality, symbolism, Budi Darma

This research is motivated by the quality of content and compound sentences. A compound sentence is a sentence that has two or more subordinate clauses connected by a conjunction. Compound sentences with several types will expand the scope of analysis in this research. These types include equivalent compounds, multilevel compounds, dense compounds, expanded compounds, and mixed compounds. However, our team's analysis was limited to three compound sentences, namely equivalent compound sentences (coordinative compound sentences), graded compound sentences (subordinating compound sentences), and mixed compound sentences. This research aims to evaluate the quality of the short story content in the short story anthology book entitled “Rinduku Sederas Hujan Sore Itu” and to expand the intellectual level of readers and writers. Researchers use qualitative research techniques which are classified as a type of qualitative descriptive research, namely trying to build existing facts to present information as it is. Through the results of the research, it was found: (1) the short stories in the short story collection “Rinduku Sederas Hujan Sore Itu” have different qualities, some are easy to understand, some are difficult to understand, (2) equivalent compound sentences are found more often, and (3) compound sentences in short story collections often appear in compound sentences with two clauses. It is hoped that this research can better help readers understand heavy texts and how to classify heavy texts in the short story anthology “Rinduku Sederas Hujan Sore Itu”.

Literature serves as a medium that can be used to educate and entertain its audience. In comprehending a literary work, readers can employ various approaches, one of which is the structural approach. This approach can be utilized to analyze a short story. This study aims to analyze a short story titled "Hujan untuk Ayu" by Heri Isnaini through a structural approach. The research was conducted by collecting data through qualitative methods and analyzing the elements that constitute the short story. The data used is the short story "Hujan untuk Ayu" by Heri Isnaini, which was published in the daily newspaper Pos Jawa Radar Banyuwangi on July 20, 2024. By conducting a study using a structural approach, readers can more easily understand the overall meaning contained in the short story. The research results will describe the elements that make up the short story, such as (1) theme, (2) plot, (3) characters and characterization, (4) setting, (5) message, (6) point of view, and (7) style of language found in the short story "Hujan untuk Ayu" by Heri Isnaini. It is hoped that this research can provide an understanding of analyzing a short story using a structural approach.