Persona: Kajian Bahasa dan Sastra (e-ISSN: 2964-4216) merupakan jurnal ilmiah terbit setiap tiga bulanan yang dikelola oleh tim publikasi Prodi Sastra Indonesia, Departemen Bahasa dan Sastra Indonesia, Universitas Negeri Padang. Terbit semenjak 2022, jurnal Persona bertekad menjadi wadah publikasi yang andal bagi peneliti pemula yang meneliti fenomena Bahasa, Sastra, dan Budaya baik yang bersumber dari naskah kuno hingga Sastra Digital. Saat ini, Persona sudah terindeks Garuda, Google Scholar, Semantik Scholar
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TINDAK TUTUR EKSPRESIF DALAM NOVEL THE LADY ESCORT KARYA KINANTI WP
This study analyzes expressive speech acts as representations of the speaker’s emotions in the novel The Lady Escort by Kinanti WP. The researcher employed a descriptive qualitative approach to identify speech categories based on Searle’s theory and speech strategies according to the Brown and Levinson framework. The data were sourced from dialogues between characters, which the researcher collected through observation and note-taking. The results indicate that the characters tend to use nine expressive categories, with a predominance of expressions of gratitude, apologies, and praise. From a communicative strategy perspective, the use of positive and negative politeness serves as the primary pattern for maintaining social harmony. These findings demonstrate that language choices in literary narratives function as psychological instruments for building relationships between characters. This study contributes to the development of literary pragmatics, particularly regarding the relationship between emotional intent and face-saving tactics in prose texts.
Copyright (c) 2026 Mittha Arben, Haris Syukri (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
PEMATUHAN PRINSIP KESANTUNAN DALAM TINDAK TUTUR EKSPRESIF MEMUJI DI KOLOM KOMENTAR INSTAGRAM @dedimulyadi71
This study examines the use of language on social media as a means of communication and a space for building digital relationships. Expressive speech acts of praise have become a dominant form of communication among netizens, especially in expressing appreciation for public figures. The study describes the types of politeness maxims in expressive speech acts of praise and analyzes the speech situation contexts behind their use. A qualitative approach with a descriptive method was employed, analyzing 94 netizen comments on the Instagram account @dedimulyadi71. Data analysis utilized Leech’s politeness principle theory and the speech situation context theory by Penelope Brown and Stephen Levinson. The findings revealed six types of politeness maxims: approbation maxim (63.83%), sympathy maxim (21.28%), tact maxim (5.32%), generosity maxim (4.26%), agreement maxim (3.19%), and modesty maxim (2.13%). The approbation maxim was the most prevalent, indicating that netizens often express appreciation directly. Three speech situation context patterns were identified: (–K–S) at 74.47%, (–K+S) at 24.47%, and (+K–S) at 1.06%. The dominance of the (–K–S) context shows that praise serves as a politeness strategy in communication without power relations or social closeness. These findings indicate that linguistic politeness is upheld in digital communication through positive utterances.
Copyright (c) 2026 Theresia Novita, Haris Syukri (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
TINDAK TUTUR EKSPRESIF DAN STRATEGI BERTUTUR DALAM NOVEL AKU JUGA INGIN DIANGGAP KARYA WULAN DWI BIRAENG
This study analyzes the manifestation of expressive speech acts and politeness strategies in the novel Aku Juga Ingin Dianggap by Wulan Dwi Biraeng. The focus includes classifying forms of expressive acts based on Searle’s theory and mapping speaking strategies from the perspective of Brown and Levinson. Employing a descriptive qualitative method, data were collected through tapping and note-taking techniques, then processed through stages of identification, classification, and contextual interpretation. Findings indicate that expressive utterances in the novel are dominated by the disclosure of negative emotions, such as hatred, condemnation, and misery, alongside positive expressions of praise and appreciation. In the pragmatic dimension, characters tend to utilize the bald-on-record strategy as the primary communication mode. The preference for this strategy is driven by the close relationship between characters and equal social status during interactions. This study concludes that the selection of direct speaking strategies functions to reinforce the intensity of the speaker's emotions. These results contribute to pragmatic literary studies, specifically in understanding the link between emotional expression, communication strategies, and situational contexts in constructing narrative dynamics.
Copyright (c) 2026 Tinatun Anggraini, Haris Syukri (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
KAJIAN SEMIOTIKA RIFFATERRE TERHADAP LIRIK LAGU ‘EVAKUASI’ DALAM ALBUM MENARI DENGAN BAYANGAN KARYA HINDIA
This study aims to reveal the implicit meaning in the lyrics of “Evakuasi” by Hindia in the album Menari dengan Bayangan through Riffaterre’s semiotic approach. This research employs a qualitative descriptive method with data consisting of words, phrases, and lines from the song lyrics “Evakuasi”, obtained from the official lyrics available on Spotify. Data were collected through close reading and note-taking, while data analysis followed Riffaterre’s semiotic stages, namely indirect expression, heuristic and hermeneutic reading, determination of matrix, model, and variants, and intertextual reference through hypogram. The results show that the lyrics contain indirect expression through displacement of meaning, distortion of meaning, and creation of meaning. Heuristic reading reveals the lyric persona’s desire to withdraw from crowd and social interaction, while hermeneutic reading uncovers a deeper meaning, namely the effort to escape social pressure, public expectations, and the objectification of identity. The matrix of the text is the desire to live peacefully, which is embodied in the lyric persona as a public figure who is weary of exposure and then developed into variants that emphasize rejection of fame, validation, and social imitation. Therefore, the lyrics of “Evakuasi” represent a psychological escape as well as a search for inner peace amid the burdens of modern life.
Copyright (c) 2026 Arsytasya Nur Rahmi, Muhammad Ismail Nasution (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
PERTANYAAN TRADISIONAL (RIDDLES) MASYARAKAT MANDAILING DI KABUPATEN PASAMAN BARAT
This research examines the structure, categories, and social functions in the traditional questions (riddles) of the community in West Pasaman Regency to find out how the text is shaped and interpreted by the community. This research includes oral literature research using qualitative methods, qualitative research is research based on words. Data collection uses several approaches, namely literature studies, field studies, and in-depth interviews. The informants of this research are three people who are indigenous people of the local community. The data that has been collected is then analyzed using the analysis of theory riddles, with several stages, namely, the classification stage, the discussion stage, and the report preparation stage. The result of this research is that the structure of riddles is divided into two, namely, oppositional riddles and non-oppositional riddles. The categories of riddles found are similarities with humans, similarities with animals, similarities with plants, similarities with inanimate objects, similarities with colors. The social function of the riddles found is to test a person's intelligence and as entertainment. These findings show that riddles are an important part as a form of documenting and preserving oral traditions in West Sumatra.
Copyright (c) 2026 Rahmi Hamida, Zulfadhli Zulfadhli (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
STRUKTUR, UNSUR INTRINSIK, DAN FUNGSI SOSIAL CERITA RAKYAT DONGENG FABEL KLASIK MASYARAKAT MINANGKABAU
This study aims to describe the structure, intrinsic elements, and social functions of classic fable folklore among the Minangkabau community in Kenagarian Padang Air Dingin, Sangir Jujuan District, South Solok Regency. This research applies a descriptive method within the study of oral literature. The data consist of two classic fable folktales, namely Gagak jo Kuwau and Buruang Pipik jo Buruang Anggang, collected through field observation, interviews, transcription, and transliteration. Data analysis was carried out through classification, discussion, conclusion drawing, and reporting. The findings show that the folktales are structured by orientation, complication, resolution, and coda. Their intrinsic elements include animal characterization, forward plot, settings related to the forest, village, and the era of bird kingdoms, Minangkabau language with the Padang Air Dingin dialect, themes of betrayal and leadership wisdom, and moral messages emphasizing honesty, responsibility, and justice. In terms of social function, the folktales serve as a medium of entertainment, a means of education, and a form of social protest. These findings indicate that Minangkabau classic fable folklore continues to play an important role in the transmission of cultural values and social learning within the community.
Copyright (c) 2026 Zedia Fitri, Zulfadhli Zulfadhli (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
ANALISIS FILOLOGIS HIKAYAT MARYAM DALAM PERSPEKTIF ALIH AKSARA DAN ALIH BAHASA
This study is motivated by the importance of philological studies in uncovering and preserving classical Nusantara manuscripts that contain historical, cultural, and religious values. The object of this research is the manuscript of Hikayat Maryam, which tells the story of Maryam and Prophet Isa in the Islamic tradition and is written in Jawi script and Classical Malay. This study aims to describe the physical condition of the manuscript, to transliterate the text from Jawi script into Latin script, and to translate it into Indonesian. The method used is a descriptive method within a philological approach, including stages of data inventory and processing, namely manuscript description, transliteration, and translation. The results show that the Hikayat Maryam manuscript is in relatively good physical condition with legible writing, and it can be systematically transliterated and translated. In addition, the manuscript contains religious, moral, and social values relevant to education and cultural preservation. This study highlights the important role of philology in maintaining ancient manuscripts so that they remain accessible and understandable to contemporary society.
Copyright (c) 2026 Fingki Fitri Yanti, Nurizzati Nurizzati (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
POTRET PEREMPUAN URBAN DALAM NOVEL VIRAL KARYA LAILI MUTTAMIMAH
This study aims to describe the portrayal of urban women in the novel Viral by Laili Muttamimah, focusing on their worldview, socio-economic status, and lifestyle. The study employs a sociology of literature approach with a descriptive qualitative method. The data consist of relevant linguistic units in the novel, collected through reading, marking, and data inventory techniques, and analyzed through classification, interpretation, and conclusion drawing. The findings reveal that the portrayal of urban women is reflected in ten aspects of thought: viewing career as a form of contribution, valuing friendship, being education- and information-oriented, pursuing success, prioritizing personal fulfillment, constructing an image of intelligence and modernity, being financially and technologically literate, maintaining health awareness, and emphasizing safety and comfort. In terms of socio-economic status, differences are evident between the characters Ariel and Wendy. Urban lifestyle is characterized by self-image orientation, prestige, media influence, café culture, virtual life, stress management, and instant-oriented practices. These findings highlight the complexity of urban women’s dynamics within the context of modernity.
Copyright (c) 2026 Nurul Hidayati Arifa, Muhammad Ismail Nasution (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
INDIKASI UJARAN KEBENCIAN OLEH WARGANET DALAM KOLOM KOMENTAR DI AKUN INSTAGRAM @jokowi PASCAJABATAN PRESIDEN RI: KAJIAN LINGUISTIK FORENSIK
This study examines the proliferation of hate speech in digital spaces, particularly within Instagram comments directed at former Indonesian President Joko Widodo (@jokowi). Using a forensic linguistics approach with qualitative descriptive methods, the research analyzes linguistic units: words, phrases, clauses, and sentences containing elements of hate speech. The study aims to identify both the types of hate speech and their categorization based on social effects. The findings reveal five dominant forms of hate speech: insults, defamation, provocation, incitement, and the dissemination of false information. These forms reflect patterns of negative expression prevalent in online public discourse. Furthermore, based on their social impact, hate speech is categorized into three main effects: stigmatization, labeling, and stereotyping. The study demonstrates that hate speech operates not only at the linguistic level but also produces broader social consequences by shaping public perception of individuals and groups. This research contributes to the development of forensic linguistic analysis in digital contexts and provides insights into the socio-linguistic dynamics of online communication.
Copyright (c) 2026 Putri Maya Santika, Agustina Agustina (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
INDIKASI UJARAN KEBENCIAN OLEH WARGANET DALAM KOLOM KOMENTAR AKUN INSTAGRAM @bobbynst: KAJIAN LINGUISTIK FORENSIK
This study analyzes hate speech in comments on the Instagram account @bobbynst. The discourse emerged after Bobby Nasution proposed joint management of four islands on the Aceh-North Sumatra border: Panjang, Lipan, Mangkir Gadang, and Mangkir Ketek. These islands belong administratively to Aceh Singkil Regency. The research identifies the forms of hate speech and their underlying causes. Using a qualitative descriptive method, the study examines netizen comments related to the island management issue. Data collection involved observation and note-taking. The analysis followed the Miles and Huberman model, comprising data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. Results reveal 160 instances of hate speech: 80 cases of general hatred, 35 of defamation, 3 of blasphemy, 11 of incitement, 19 of provocation, and 12 of spreading fake news. Additionally, five factors drive this speech: accusing the interlocutor (49 cases), cornering the interlocutor (41), emotional triggers (40), direct criticism (26), and protectiveness (4).
Copyright (c) 2026 Hulfa Elmidia, Agustina Agustina (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
STEREOTIPE GENDER TERHADAP PEREMPUAN DALAM NOVEL MAWAR BUKAN NAMA SEBENARNYA KARYA DIAN PURNOMO
Literary works often reflect social realities, with novels serving as a key medium to explore societal issues such as gender. This study analyzes gender stereotypes and women’s attitudes toward these stereotypes in Dian Purnomo’s novel Mawar Bukan Nama Sebenarnya. Employing a descriptive literary approach, the research examines language elements such as words, phrases, clauses, and sentences that depict gender stereotypes. The study identifies three primary stereotypes: women portrayed as weak, as sexual objects, and as obedient to their husbands. Women’s responses vary between acceptance and rejection of these roles. The findings highlight literature’s dual function: reflecting social realities and critiquing patriarchal ideologies that sustain gender inequality. This research contributes to feminist literary criticism by emphasizing the importance of analyzing women’s representation and power relations in literature. Moreover, it encourages readers to engage critically with gender issues and reinforces literature’s role in fostering social awareness and advancing gender equality.
Copyright (c) 2026 Putri Eka, Nesa Riska Pangesti (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
KESANTUNAN BERBAHASA DALAM TINDAK TUTUR EKSPRESIF PADA KOLOM KOMENTAR NETIZEN DI AKUN INSTAGRAM @najwashihab
This study discusses the application of the principle of politeness in expressive speech acts in the comments column of the Instagram account @najwashihab. This study uses a pragmatic approach to analyze the form of speech and the application of the principle of politeness in netizen interactions. The purpose of this study is to describe (1) the principle of politeness in expressive speech acts and (2) the context of the speech situation that underlies the use of expressive speech acts. The method used in this study is a qualitative method with the technique of listening freely and engaging in conversation (SBLC), recording, and taking notes. The data are in the form of netizen comments on the posts of the Instagram account @najwashihab in December. The results of the study show that 161 data of expressive speech acts were found, with the dominance of sympathy speech 105 data, followed by praise 36, thanking 17, congratulating 3. In terms of the principle of politeness, the maxim of sympathy is more dominant than the maxim of praise. The context of the speech situation is influenced by the setting and scene, participants, ends, key, and norms. These findings indicate that netizens' speech reflects empathy and concern in communication on social media.
Copyright (c) 2026 Syukrini Nabila, Siti Ainim Liusti (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
IMPLIKATUR PERCAKAPAN DALAM KOMIK STRIP PADA AKUN @SAMPAHISASI DI INSTAGRAM
This study was motivated by the use of conversational implicatures in comic strips on social media, specifically on the @sampahisasi Instagram account, which convey meaning indirectly through dialogue between characters. The purpose of this study is to describe the types of conversational implicatures, the themes of the conversational implicatures, and the functions of the conversational implicatures found in these comic strips. The method used is qualitative descriptive with a pragmatic approach. The research data consists of utterances in comic strips containing conversational implicatures, totaling 100 data points. Data collection was conducted using the observe-and-record technique, while data analysis involved classifying the data based on the type, theme, and function of the conversational implicatures. The results of the study indicate that there are three types of conversational implicatures: general (21%), specific (71%), and scalar (8%). The thematic content of the conversational implicatures consists of social (49%), moral (24%), educational (15%), and ideological (12%) themes. Meanwhile, the functions of conversational implicatures include representative (23%), directive (38%), expressive (29%), commissive (8%), and declarative (2%). The implications of this study suggest that comic strips on social media can serve as a medium for conveying social, moral, and educational messages indirectly through conversational implicatures.
Copyright (c) 2026 Salsa Maharani, Ngusman Abdul Manaf (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
TINDAK TUTUR EKSPRESIF DAN STRATEGI BERTUTUR DALAM NOVEL AKU TAK MEMBENCI HUJAN KARYA SRI PUJI HARTINI: KAJIAN PRAGMATIK
This study highlights the significance of comprehending expressive speech acts as manifestations of speakers' emotions in literary works. The novel Aku Tak Membenci Hujan by Sri Puji Hartini was selected due to its rich array of expressive utterances reflecting character emotional dynamics. The research aims to describe forms of expressive speech acts based on Searle's theory and analyze politeness strategies using Brown and Levinson's framework. Employing a qualitative descriptive method, the analysis examines expressive utterances in the novel Aku Tak Membenci Hujan by Sri Puji Hartini. Data were gathered via observation and note-taking techniques, then processed through identification, classification, interpretation, and conclusion-drawing stages. Findings reveal 150 instances of expressive speech acts across nine categories, anger (33 cases), apologies (28), complaints (22), praise (21), thanks (18), criticism (11), congratulations (10), blame (5), and hatred expressions (2). Additionally, five speech strategies emerged, direct speech without preliminaries (BTT) with 53 instances, direct speech with positive politeness (BTKP) at 42, direct speech with negative politeness (BTKN) at 39, indirect speech (BTS) at 16, while silent speech (BTD) was absent. These results illustrate that emotions in the novel are conveyed straightforwardly to intensify conflicts and character development. The study contributes to pragmatics by exploring language's role in conveying emotional expression in literature.
Copyright (c) 2026 Lara Putri Yulina, Siti Ainim Liusti (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
REDUPLIKASI BERIMBUHAN DALAM NOVEL INDONESIA MODERN TAHUN 1970-AN
Research on affixation and reduplication has been extensively conducted by previous researchers, but few studies have specifically addressed affixed reduplication. Previous studies tended to discuss the two phenomena separately, with some focusing on affixation alone and others focusing solely on reduplication. This study aims to describe the types, formation processes, and meanings of affixed reduplication in modern Indonesian novels of the 1970s. This research is a qualitative study using descriptive methods. The data collection technique used in this study is documentation. The data analysis technique used in this study is a data analysis technique commonly used in corpus linguistics approaches, namely computational linguistic analysis techniques. Based on the research conducted, 372 prefix data were obtained that experienced reduplication, 153 suffix data that experienced reduplication, 96 confix data that experienced reduplication, and 13 affix combination data that experienced reduplication. This study did not find any type of affix or affix in the form of an infix. In addition, several processes of forming affixed reduplication were also found, namely affixation that occurs before reduplication, reduplication that occurs before the addition of affixes, and the affixation and reduplication processes that occur simultaneously. Furthermore, the results of the study indicate that the most dominant meanings of affixed reduplication are those that express actions that are carried out repeatedly (frequently) and those that express plural or many meanings.
Copyright (c) 2026 Putri Liberti, Siti Ainim Liusti (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
POTRET PERILAKU MENYIMPANG TOKOH DALAM NOVEL METROPOP PURPLE PROSE KARYA SUARCANI
This study was motivated by the prevalence of deviant behavior in society, which is often depicted in popular literature, particularly in metropop novels. The purpose of this study is to examine the forms of deviant behavior exhibited by characters, the contributing factors, and the impacts depicted in Suarcani’s metropop novel Purple Prose. This is a qualitative literary study employing a descriptive method. The data in this study consist of words, phrases, clauses, and sentences related to narrative elements that depict deviant behavior. The data source for this study is the novel Purple Prose by Suarcani. Based on the research findings, it can be concluded that in Suarcani’s novel Purple Prose, various forms of deviant behavior among characters are found, including behavior viewed and considered as crime, the use of narcotics and illegal drugs, and lifestyles that differ from the norm. The factors influencing the emergence of deviant behavior include factors originating from within the individual and factors originating from outside the individual, such as an unhealthy family environment and social circles. Such deviant actions lead to social exclusion, impaired psychological development, feelings of guilt, criminality, disruption of social balance, and the erosion of values and norms.
Copyright (c) 2026 Suci Sukma Yanti, Zulfadhli (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
HIKAYAT SULTAN MUGHUL MENGAJARKAN ANAKNYA: DESKRIPSI MANUSKRIP, ALIH AKSARA, DAN ALIH BAHASA DALAM PELESTARIAN SASTRA KLASIK
Indonesia possesses a remarkable cultural heritage in the form of ancient manuscripts that preserve collective memory and past knowledge. Yet, their presence is often overlooked and inaccessible to modern society due to linguistic and script barriers. This study conducts a philological investigation of the manuscript Hikayat Sultan Mughul Mengajarkan Anaknya to uncover its intellectual treasures. Employing systematic philological methods including codicological description, transliteration, and translation, the research adopts a qualitative descriptive approach supported by library study. The object of analysis is a digital manuscript from Leiden University, written in Jawi (Arabic-Malay script) and classical Malay. Findings reveal the manuscript’s physical and textual features across 18 codicological aspects, while presenting the text in Latin script and standardized Indonesian (EYD V) without diminishing its original linguistic nuance. Thematically, the text conveys profound educational and philosophical values through Sultan Mughul’s (Raja Astman) counsel to his son, Burhan Al Arifin. These messages emphasize etiquette, principles of just leadership, and generosity as essential qualities for future rulers. Beyond preserving cultural heritage, this study seeks to revitalize classical moral teachings, enabling their relevance and application in contemporary contexts as ethical references for leadership.
Copyright (c) 2026 Tanya Rizka Amalia, Hasanuddin WS Hasanuddin WS (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0