DIRECTIVES SPEECH ACT OF JAVANESE LANGUAGE IN THE FILM “SITI” BY IFA ISFANSYAH

Abstract

The aim of this study are to explain the types and the function of directives speech act in a film entitled “Siti” by Ifa Isfansyah. This study was categorized as a descriptive study. The data of the study were words, phrases, clausas, and sentences in the dialog of the film. And the source of the data was taken from the film “Siti”. Data was collected by tapping technique, watching without intervention technique, and writing technique. The data were analyzed using descriptive analysis. There were expert judgement and semantic validity assessed the product. Read carefully also used to asses the reliability. The result of the study shows that there are six types of Javanese directives speech act: requesting, questioning, requiring, prohibiting, permitting, and advising. Request, urge, invite, and announce are categorized as the function of directive requesting. Inquire is categorized as the function of directive questioning. Order, command, claim, recommend, managed, and require are categorized as the function of directive requiring. Limiting and prohibit are categorized as the function of directive prohibiting. Permitting, allow, grant, and reprieve are categorized as the function of directive permitting. Advise and giving opinion are categorized as the function of directive advising.