AN ANALYSIS OF LANGUAGE USE IN GROUP DISCUSSIONS AT SMAN 12 LUWU TIMUR

Penulis

  • Novelliny Arishta Mutya Universitas Negeri Makassar

Kata Kunci:

Language use, group discussion, SMAN 12 Luwu Timur, informal language, colloquialisms, idioms, slang, conversational tone, nonverbal cues, body language, facial expressions, social context, cultural context, communication strategies

Abstrak

This research investigates the language use of grade 11 students at SMAN 12 Luwu Timur in group discussions. The findings reveal that students frequently use idioms, colloquialisms, and slang, adopting a conversational tone and incorporating humor and stories to build rapport. Nonverbal cues, such as body language and facial expressions, significantly influence the dynamics of conversations. The study suggests that effective group discussion communication requires a blend of verbal and nonverbal strategies and an understanding of the social and cultural context

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2024-06-30