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The Use of Figure of Speech In Love from A to Z and Yusuf Azeem is Not A Hero Novels in Delivering Message Love and Togetherness

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This study examined the use of figures of speech in the novels “Love
from A to Z” by S.K. Ali and “Yusuf Azeem Is Not a H ero” by Saadia Faruqi,
focusing on the role of figures of speech in delivering the themes of love and
togetherness. Using a descriptive qualitative method and a comparative
approach, along with note-taking as a research tool to collect data, this study
identified five main figures of speech metaphor, simile, personification,
hyperbole, and irony and analyzes their functions in the narrative. The findings
show that metaphor is the most dominant device in both novels, serving to
deepen emotional and thematic resonance. “Love from A to Z” predominantly
uses metaphors and similes to explore interpersonal relationships, while
“Yusuf Azeem Is Not a Hero” employs personification and hyperbole to depict
a community's struggle against Islamophobia. The study emphasizes how
these stylistic differences align with the thematic focus of each novel: personal
bonds in “Love from A to Z” versus collective solidarity in “Yusuf Azeem Is Not
a Hero". By applying Laurence Perrine's classification and Roman Jakobson's
pure formalism theory, this study highlights the transformative power of
figures of speech in literature, demonstrating their ability to bridge personal
experiences with universal messages. This study contributes to literary studies
by illustrating the interaction between form and content in literature in
delivering messages, providing insights into the cultural and emotional
dimensions of narrative storytelling.

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BSI-2025-NUR t

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Makassar : FAH. Adab & Humaniora UIN ALauddin., 2025

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xii, 90 hal :Ilus :, 30 cm

Language

English

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BSI-2025-NUR t

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Figures of speech
Togetherness, love
Love from A to Z
Yusuf Azeem Is Not a Hero.

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