Analysis of Address Terms in Justice League Movie

Abstract

The aim of this research was to analyze the type and reason of address terms in WhatsApp group of Putera Batam University Justice League (2017) movie. This research is descriptive qualitative research. The research used observational method non-participatory technique to collect the data. The data was analyzed by applying the theory of Wardaugh (2010). The results found that the type of address terms were 8 data in first name (FN) in Man, Alfred, Diana, Barry, Howard, Silas, Bruce, Victor, 2 data in last name (LN) in Allen, Lane, 2 data in title (T) in Queen, Soldiers, 1 data in title plus last name (TLN) in Ms. Prince, 4 data in pet name (PN) in Aquaman, Batman, Cyborg, Superman and 3 data in kinship term (KT) in Dad, Mother, Child. The research also found the reasons of address term with 12 data in intimacy in Ma, Children, Diana, Man, Victor, Arthur, Barry, Alfred, guys, Bruce, Mom, Superman, 5 data in power differential in Mr. Wilson, Master Wayne, ma'am, insects, Luthor and 3 data in equality in Clark, Steppenwolf and Kal-El. Based on the results, it can be concluded that first name (FN) is the most found type of address term and intimacy is the most in reason of address term.

Address Term Used By The Instagram Users

“…Henry: I want you to listen to me, Barry, because I mean this. (Ventalia & Jusmaya, 2020) 2. Title Plus Last Name Title plus last name is usually use for people who have a higher social status.…”

“…Bruce: Also known as protector of the oceans, the Aquaman. (Ventalia & Jusmaya, 2020) 6. Special Nickname Special nickname use by the speaker and addressee who have an intimate relationship, like close friends.…”

Address Terms Used for Birthday Wishes: A Case of Students and Lecturers of Nwafor Orizu College of Education, Nsugbe

“…As a result, Ugorji (2009) believes that family peace is formed and maintained by coordinating respect with age and relative social standing within the community of study. Ventalia & Jusmaya (2020) aim at analysing the type of address terms in WhatsApp group of Putera Batam University Justice League (2017) movie and the reason for the use of each of the address term. In this descriptive qualitative research, data was collected using observational method non-participatory technique.…”