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This study aims to describe the types of meaning contained in the short story collection Ihwal Nama Majid Pucuk through a semantic study and to produce a recommendation for handout teaching material in learning short story texts for grade XI of senior high school. This research employs a qualitative approach with a descriptive method and a text-analysis model, while the data consist of word, phrase, and sentence quotations collected through documentation techniques. The main theory used is Abdul Chaer's theory of meaning, supported by Geoffrey Leech's theory of associative meaning, with data analysis following the stages of data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The results show that the three analyzed short stories contain eight types of meaning, namely lexical and grammatical meaning, referential and nonreferential meaning, denotative and connotative meaning, word and term meaning, conceptual and associative meaning, idiomatic meaning, figurative meaning, as well as locutionary, illocutionary, and perlocutionary meaning. Lexical and grammatical meanings dominate the findings, while proverbial meaning is not found in the data source. The diversity of these meanings confirms that this short story collection is suitable to be used as handout teaching material for short story texts in grade XI of senior high school. Abstrak. Penelitian ini bertujuan mendeskripsikan jenis-jenis makna yang terkandung dalam kumpulan cerita pendek Ihwal Nama Majid Pucuk melalui kajian semantik sekaligus menghasilkan rekomendasi bahan ajar handout pada pembelajaran teks cerpen kelas XI SMA. Penelitian menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan metode deskriptif dan model analisis teks, sedangkan data berupa kutipan kata, frasa, dan kalimat yang dikumpulkan melalui teknik dokumentasi. Teori utama yang digunakan adalah teori makna Abdul Chaer dan teori pendukung makna asosiatif Geoffrey Leech, dengan analisis data mengikuti tahapan reduksi data, penyajian data, serta penarikan simpulan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa dalam ketiga cerpen yang dianalisis ditemukan delapan jenis makna, yaitu makna leksikal dan gramatikal, makna referensial dan nonreferensial, makna denotatif dan konotatif, makna kata dan istilah, makna konseptual dan asosiatif, makna idiomatikal, makna kias, serta makna lokusi, ilokusi, dan perlokusi. Makna leksikal dan gramatikal mendominasi temuan, sementara makna peribahasa tidak ditemukan dalam sumber data. Keberagaman makna tersebut menegaskan bahwa kumpulan cerpen ini layak dijadikan bahan ajar handout teks cerpen kelas XI SMA.

In conveying messages, speakers use utterances. Utterances are forms of speech that contain various communicative functions according to the context and purpose of communication. Speech acts are the main element in verbal interactions that reflect social actions in the form of speech. Speech acts are actions manifested in the form of speech that have a special meaning. One type of speech act is the illocutionary speech act. The purpose of this study is to analyze and describe the types and forms of illocutionary speech acts in negotiation texts in the revised edition of Indonesian language books. This research method uses qualitative descriptions and pragmatic analysis. Data collection in this study uses reading and note-taking techniques and purposive sampling. Based on the data analysis, the author has identified 171 illocutionary speech acts, including assertive, directive, commissive, expressive, and declarative. Based on the research, the author found that assertive, directive, and expressive speech acts predominate. Commissive speech acts numbered twenty-seven, and declarative speech acts numbered the least, namely seven. This research is expected to provide students with an understanding of the types of illocutionary speech acts, enhance their knowledge, and enable them to use them effectively and correctly.

This research explores assertive speech acts found on the Satu Persen YouTube Channel, particularly in the video titled “Strategies to Increase Productivity.” Assertive speech acts are considered significant as they serve to deliver information, clarification, and recommendations that can influence the audience’s perceptions and behaviors. The main objective of this study is to identify the forms of assertive speech acts that appear and explain their functions in reinforcing educational and motivational messages. This study employed a qualitative descriptive approach using observation and note-taking techniques. The data, taken from utterances in four purposively selected videos, were transcribed and categorized according to the types of assertive speech acts. The findings reveal a total of 194 assertive speech acts encompassing various forms, including stating, demanding, admitting, reporting, showing, mentioning, testifying, and speculating. Among these, the stating form appeared most frequently with 73 occurrences, followed by admitting, saying, and speculating. These results suggest that the creator focuses on delivering factual, logical, and structured information to facilitate audience comprehension. Overall, this study emphasizes the crucial role of assertive speech acts in conveying educational and motivational messages while demonstrating YouTube’s potential as an effective medium for academic communication and contributing to the advancement of pragmatic studies.

This research is part of the study of pragmatics, namely illocutionary speech acts. This research focuses on explaining illocutionary speech acts contained in the novel by Nawal El Saadawi entitled Perempuan di Titik Nol. The analysis of speech acts prioritizes language through its actual speakers. Illocutionary speech acts are defined as speech acts that contain intent and function or speech power. In an illocutionary speech act, the utterance gives rise to an action. Illocutionary speech acts are divided into five types, namely assertive, directive, expressive, declarative, and commissive illocutionary speech acts. The data obtained for this research are conversational utterances containing elements of illocutionary speech acts in the novel Perempuan di Titik Nol by Nawal El Saadawi. The research approach uses two methods, namely a pragmatic theoretical approach and a qualitative descriptive methodological approach. In collecting data, the researcher applied the listening method with advanced techniques of free listening and note-taking techniques. Meanwhile, for data analysis, the pragmatic equivalent method was used with formal and informal methods as a form of presentation of the data presented. The research results found 147 utterances containing illocutionary speech acts in this novel.

Podcasts as digital communication media have continued to grow and have become an important platform for delivering ideas, opinions, and public education. This study aims to analyze locutionary, illocutionary, and perlocutionary speech acts in the YouTube content Podcast Warung Kopi (PWK) entitled “Mental Dr. Tirta Turun, Gara-Gara Video Marah-Marah Dilihat dan Ditiru Sama Anaknya.” This research employs a descriptive qualitative method using listening and note-taking techniques to examine the utterances produced by the host and the guest speaker. The data consist of transcribed conversations that are classified based on Austin’s speech act theory. The findings reveal 17 speech act data, consisting of 4 locutionary acts, 9 illocutionary acts including assertive, directive, expressive, and commissive types, and 4 perlocutionary acts. These results indicate that podcasts function not only as entertainment and information media but also as effective tools in influencing listeners’ attitudes, raising awareness, and shaping behavioral responses, particularly in relation to health and social issues.

The Communication process of human life will not be separated because language has an important role in conveying information. Pragmatics is a field of science that examines the relationship between language and its context and the relationship between language use and its users. This article will focus more on analyzing illocutionary speech acts in a podcast, where the speech act discusses the existence of social, political symptoms, and its sustainability depends on the speaker's language skills in the speech act. The purpose of the study is to identify the use of illocutionary speech acts in the podcast “Indonesia Lebih Baik” on Raymond Chin's YouTube channel. This research uses two approaches, namely pragmatic theoretical and qualitative descriptive methodology. The data is in the form of discourse in the podcast “Indonesia Lebih Baik” on Raymond Chin's YouTube channel, retrieving data using the method of listening and recording and the technique of free listening. The data is analyzed using the commensurate method, and the agih method, and the presentation uses formal and informal data presentation methods. The result shows that there are 426 illocutionary speech acts in the podcast video “Indonesia Lebih Baik” on Raymond Chin's YouTube account and if it is detailed there are 178 repsentative speech acts, 70 directive speech acts, 44 expressive speech acts, 33 commissive speech acts, and 101 declarative speech acts. The dominating speech act is representative speech which is 178 data. While the least data found is 33 data on commissive speech. The realization of this paper is expected to be useful in enriching pragmatic studies on social media speech acts to create an effective work of art, as well as facilitating the public to better understand the purpose and function of speech acts in the ever-growing digital media.

Illocutionary speech are one of the key concepts in pragmatics, referring to actions performed by the speaker through utterances with specific intentions and functions. Illocutionary acts are a central aspect of speech act theory and are categorized into five types, namely expressive, declarative, representative, directive, and commissive acts. This study examines illocutionary acts in the film Sekawan Limo by Bayu Skak. The aim of this research is to analyze how illocutionary acts create additional meaning in communication between characters, as well as to understand how these acts influence the development of the storyline and character progression within the film. The data collection techniques used in this research include a descriptive qualitative approach, along with matching methods, observation and note-taking, as well as formal and informal methods.Based on the findings, we identified inaccuracies or misuses in illocutionary acts, including expressive, declarative, representative, directive, and commissive types. The benefit of this research lies in the development of scientific knowledge and understanding regarding illocutionary acts. For the general public, this study can provide insight into the various types of illocutionary acts. Through this research, we hope to deepen the understanding of illocutionary acts and provide useful information that can serve as a valuable reference for future researchers conducting similar studies. 

A speech act is a medium to express an idea and emotion of a person. Speech acts have several types, one of which is illocutionary speech acts. One form of illocutionary speech acts is assertive speech acts. This assertive illocutionary speech act is found in everyday life, one of which is through movie media. The purpose of this research is to identify and describe the form of assertive illocutionary speech acts contained in the movie "Rumah Dinas Bapak" and to describe the purpose and meaning contained in the movie. The method used in this research is a descriptive qualitative and theoretical approach in the form of written or spoken words from individuals and observable behavior. The result of the research that has been done is that there are nine assertive illocutionary speech acts in the movie studied. "Apa jangan-jangan maling mas?" is one of the assertive illocutionary speech acts of speculating. The benefit of this research is that it helps readers improve their understanding of the intent and meaning contained in an utterance and apply them correctly in daily life.

Language functions as a means of communication used by humans to convey goals, ideas, ideas, emotions, and feelings to others. This research aims to identify and describe the types of illocutionary speech acts contained in the short film “Lemantun”. This research is categorized as descriptive qualitative research. The data source for this research comes from all the speech acts contained in the short film “Lemantun”. The data analyzed includes pieces of speech allegedly containing illocutionary speech acts from the short film “Lemantun”. The data collection method used in this research is the technique of free listening and note taking. The data source utilized is the short film “Lemantun” by utilizing the analysis of speech act types according to Searle, which includes representative, directive, expressive, commissive, and declarative. This article can be useful for students because it provides knowledge about the types of illocutionary speech acts, so it is hoped that students can identify various types of illocutionary speech acts in daily activities.

The film Meraih Mimpi is one of the animated films that is the pride of the Indonesian film industry. This film is the first three-dimensional (30) wide-screen animated film in Indonesia by local children produced by Infinite Frameworks (IFW), an animation studio based in Batam. This study examines illocutionary speech acts. The researcher used the animated film “Meraih Mimpi” as a data source. In this film, the implied message to be conveyed is not to rush into believing information obtained and not to be easily provoked by other people's words that are not necessarily true. The theory of speech acts is considered very important in communicating, both directly and indirectly. From the discussion above, it was found that speech acts in the animated dialogue film Meraih Mimpi, the types of illocutionary speech acts in the animated dialogue film Meraih Mimpi found in this study include: Assertive speech acts, Directive speech acts, Commissive speech acts, Expressive acts, and Declarative speech acts. Based on data analysis, there are assertive, directive and expressive speech acts that are most often found in the speech of the animated dialogue film Meraih Mimpi. This is in accordance with the theme raised in the film Meraih Mimpi which is educational. Inviting and wanting the audience to follow the moral message contained in the story of the film. The functions of illocutionary speech acts in the animated dialogue film Meraih Mimpi were found in this study, including: Competitive function, Fun function, Cooperation function, and Differentiating function. Based on data analysis, there are competitive functions and fun functions that are most often found in the speech of the animated dialogue film Meraih Mimpi. This is in accordance with the genre raised in the film Meraih Mimpi, namely animation that provides an interesting nuance and an entertaining impression. The theme raised in the film is appropriate because it is able to provide education for those who watch it.

Youtube social media is still one of the forms of communication media that is widely used in society, which of course there are many speech acts that follow it. This research is motivated by the relationship between communication in society which is accompanied by the many illocutionary speech acts used by people in videos uploaded on Youtube social media. In addition, this study aims to describe the illocutionary speech acts in the video "Becoming Blind in a Day" from the Froyonion Youtube channel and its suitability as teaching materials for learning response texts. This study is a type of qualitative descriptive research. The source of this research is the video "Becoming Blind in a Day" from the Froyonion Youtube channel which was uploaded on January 31, 2020. The data in this study are transcripts of speech in the form of sentences that indicate the presence of illocutionary speech acts in the video "Becoming Blind in a Day" from the Froyonion Youtube channel. The data collection techniques used by the author are listening techniques and note-taking techniques. The analysis technique used is to transcribe the audio on the video into written form, identify and analyze the form of speech, and make a conclusion regarding the illocutionary speech act, as well as a conclusion on its suitability as a teaching material for learning response texts in the video "Becoming Blind in a Day" from the Froyonion Youtube channel. The results of this study indicate the presence of five types of illocutionary speech acts in the video with the percentage of the amount of data obtained (a) 24.4% representative, (b) 37.9% directive, (c) 3.4% commissive, (d) 34.6% expressive, and (e) 1.7% declarative. The results of the analysis of speech acts in the video "Becoming Blind in a Day" from the Froyonion Youtube channel are suitable for use as teaching materials for learning response texts in line with the CP (Learning Achievements) in the reading and viewing elements in the Merdeka Curriculum. From this study, it is hoped that it can be used as teaching materials for learning response texts and also as a reference for various language activities. 

This study aims to examine the types of illocutionary speech acts contained in the movie Cinta dalam Ikhlas by Fajar Bustomi through a pragmatic approach. Film as a visual-audio fiction media presents interactions between characters that reflect the reality of communication in social life. The research method used is descriptive qualitative with data sources in the form of dialog transcripts in the film. The data collection technique is done through documentation, while the data analysis uses the theory of illocutionary speech acts from John Searle which categorizes speech acts into five types: assertive, directive, commissive, expressive, and declarative. The results showed that there were 27 data of illocutionary speech acts consisting of 6 assertive, 7 directive, 6 commissive, 5 expressive, and 3 declarative. The findings show that dialog in the film does not only function as a narrative conveyor, but also as a representation of psychological expression, social commitment, and moral and spiritual messages. This research is expected to contribute to the development of pragmatics studies, especially discourse analysis in popular media.

East Javanese shadow puppetry (wayang kulit) features a variety of distinctive performance styles, including Porong, Mojokerto, Malang, Surabaya, Jombang, and Lamongan. Each style has its own unique characteristics in terms of musical accompaniment, puppet design, scene structure, and language used by the puppeteer. One notable puppeteer, Ki Puguh Prasetyo, is known for combining coastal and Gresik-style elements in his performances. A prominent character in his shows is Mujeni, a punakawan (comic servant) who delivers humorous yet meaningful and advisory speech acts. However, not all of Mujeni's utterances are easily understood by the audience, prompting Ki Puguh Prasetyo to explain their meanings during the performance. This study aims to describe the forms and types of speech acts performed by the character Mujeni in Ki Puguh Prasetyo’s East Javanese wayang kulit performances. Using a descriptive qualitative method, data were collected from video documentation and transcripts of Mujeni’s utterances. The findings reveal that Mujeni’s speech acts serve not only to entertain but also to convey moral guidance to the audience through distinctive and communicative language use.

Political communication through television plays an important role in shaping public opinion. One of the political programs that attracts attention is Meet Nite Live on Metro TV, which presents discussions in a relaxed but sharp style. This study aims to identify the form of illocutionary speech acts in the program and analyze its function in conveying political messages. The method used in this study is descriptive qualitative with a descriptive methodological approach to explain the speech acts contained in the Meet Nite Live Metro TV broadcast. The data sources used in this study were all utterances contained in the Meet Nite Live Metro TV broadcast in a certain edition, while the data were in the form of excerpts of pragmatic discourse contained in the video broadcast which were suspected of being illocutionary speech acts. The data collection technique used was the listening and recording technique. The data obtained were analyzed using the matching and distribution methods. Furthermore, data presentation was carried out formally and informally. Based on the results of the analysis of this study, utterances were found to be illocutionary speech acts. There were four categories that appeared in the video, namely assertive, directive, commissive, and expressive. The most dominant category in this study is assertive speech acts with 6 utterances, followed by expressive with 4 utterances, commissive with 3 utterances, and directive with 2 utterances. 

Film serves not only as entertainment but also as a medium for conveying messages through verbal interactions between characters. In pragmatics, illocutionary acts are central to understanding a speaker’s intention within a given context. This study aims to describe and analyze the types and functions of illocutionary speech acts in the Indonesian film Komang (2025) by Naya Anindita, which portrays a love story across religious and cultural boundaries. Using a descriptive qualitative approach, data were collected through observation and transcription of dialogue from the film. The analysis is based on Searle’s classification of illocutionary acts: representatives, directives, expressives, commissives, and declaratives. The findings reveal that all five types appear in the film, each playing a role in shaping interpersonal dynamics, emotional tension, and cultural values. Directive and expressive acts are the most dominant, reflecting intense emotional exchanges and social interactions. Commissive and declarative acts highlight commitment and authority, contributing to the narrative progression and cultural identity negotiation. The study concludes that illocutionary acts in films can represent social conflicts and cultural expressions, and recommends further research on other films with varied genres and contexts. The integration of multimodal elements is also suggested to enrich the analysis of meaning in audiovisual texts.  

This study aims to analyze the types of illocutional speech acts contained in the lyrics of the song Hati-Hati di Jalan karya Tulus. The background of this research is based on the importance of understanding song lyrics as a form of communication that is full of pragmatic meaning, especially in the context of emotions and interpersonal relationships. The method used is qualitative descriptive with a content analysis technique based on the theory of classification of illocutional speech acts by Searle. Data were taken from all song lyrics and analyzed based on five types of illocution speech acts, namely representative, directive, expressive, commissive, and declarative. The results of the study show that in the lyrics of this song there are four types of illocutional speech acts, namely representative, directive, expressive, and commissive, with a dominance of representative and expressive types. The act of speech reflects various communication functions such as expressing beliefs, expressing feelings, giving hope, and showing commitment. This research implies that song lyrics can be a valuable object of pragmatic study, as well as enriching the understanding of communication strategies through language in popular literary works. This study has limitations on the scope of a single song and the interpretation of the researcher, so it is recommended that the next study examine other songs to broaden the perspective.

Currently, many teachers or lecturers are using educational videos as a learning tool for students. This research aims to identify and classify the types of illocutionary speech acts found in the educational videos on social theory and citizenship on the YouTube channel GCED ISOLAedu. This research employs two main approaches, namely theoretical and methodological. By utilizing a qualitative approach with a descriptive nature, the researcher will provide a detailed and in-depth depiction of the use of illocutionary acts in the video. The data collection process involves: (1) Gathering data through the technique of free observation and conversation involvement, as well as note-taking techniques, (2) Analyzing data using matching methods and distribution methods, and (3) Presenting the data analysis using both formal and informal methods. Based on the analysis conducted on seven educational videos on Social Theory & Citizenship 2024 on the YouTube channel GCED ISOLAedu. Researchers found 143 speech acts that contain illocution. The first illocutionary act is the representative speech act, with 118 data consisting of explanations and statements. Second, the commissive speech act has 2 data points involving offers and promises. Third, the expressive speech act includes 7 data points related to greetings and expressions of gratitude. Fourth, the directive speech act comprises 15 data points that involve asking, requesting, and inviting. Lastly, the declarative speech act contains 1 data points related to commands. The benefit of this research is to provide knowledge in the field of pragmatics, particularly regarding types of illocutionary acts, and to enable an understanding of these illocutionary acts without misunderstandings in receiving the information conveyed by the speaker.

Pragmatics is a branch of semiotic linguistics. Semiotics studies verbal language, symbols, signs, and their meaning in the means of life. Pragmatics examines the relationship between language and context and the relationship between language use and its speakers. This article, is more focused on discussing the analysis of speech acts in a video, where the definition of speech acts itself is an individual symptom, psychological in nature, and its continuity is determined by the speaker's language skills in dealing with certain situations and in speech acts that are seen are the meaning or meaning of the actions in the speech. The purpose of this study is to determine the directive and assertive speech acts of Nisa Rostiana on the Kinderflix YouTube channel. The research method used is a descriptive qualitative research method and pragmatic approach. The research data results from the identification or analysis of Nisa Rostiana's directive and assertive speech acts on the Kinderflix YouTube channel. The data collection technique used is a pragmatic approach in the form of free listening techniques, note-taking techniques, and documentation techniques. The pairing technique was also used to analyze the data. The informal method is used as a data presentation technique in this research. The data presentation is poured into a table containing some assertive and directive utterances and their reasons. The result of the analysis is 94 utterances which include 47 assertive utterances and 47 directive utterances. This research produces some assertive speeches that describe characteristics, state information, and express opinions. This research also produces some directive speeches that build active involvement with invitations, giving direct orders, and giving orders through requests. This study is useful as a guideline in determining assertive and directive illocutionary speech in a video, besides that the author can pay more attention to the differences in assertive and directive illocutionary speech acts.

In today's digital era, there are many educational video contents about UTBK that can be accessed through various social media platforms. Each video is expected to be useful for students in preparing for the Computer-Based Written Test (UTBK). This study aims to examine the types of speech acts, classify the forms of illocutionary speech acts in learning videos, and evaluate whether these speech acts are useful for students who will face UTBK. Illocutionary speech acts relate to the effect of data obtained by speech partners on an utterance that has been spoken from the speaker. This research uses descriptive qualitative research method to identify related data. The data results were obtained from nineteen “Siap UTBK 2023” videos in the Ruangguru playlist, using the listening and note-taking technique. Researchers watched educational videos about UTBK in Ruangguru playlist, then recorded and recorded statements that contained illocutionary speech acts. This research uses data analysis method in the form of agih technique to evaluate the type and form of illocutionary speech. Based on the data analysis, it can be found that there are assertive speech acts, directive speech acts, declarative speech acts, commissive speech acts, and expressive speech acts. Assertive speech acts can be in the form of stating, directive speech acts give prohibitions or orders, declarative speech acts give orders or form new perceptions, commissive speech acts promise or offer, while expressive speech acts contain hope or praise. Based on the results of the analysis in this study, the researcher hopes that it can deepen an understanding of illocutionary speech acts and how they are used, recognize the types of illocutionary speech acts, and convey directions to education and writers of UTBK learning materials to develop abilities in the learning process.

Speech acts are communication activities that occur when someone delivers a speech to an interlocutor in a certain context and situation. Understanding the context and situation is very important to understand the intent of the speech. However, misunderstandings can occur, especially in indirect communication through digital media, such as YouTube channels. This study focuses on illocutionary speech acts that appear in 5 dare learning videos on the Ruangguru platform. Illocutionary speech acts contain the intent and function of speech, with various variations. The purpose of this study is to analyze the intent of speech in various illocutionary speech acts contained in the video. This study uses theoretical and methodological methods, with a qualitative descriptive approach. Data were collected by watching videos and recording illocutionary speech which was then analyzed. The results of the study showed five types of illocutionary speech acts: (1) assertive, (2) commissive, (3) directive, (4) expressive, and (5) declarative. These findings provide an understanding of the intent of the utterances spoken, so that the speaker's message can be understood well by the interlocutor.