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COMPLIMENTS AND ITS RESPONSES USED BY THE USERS OF

INSTAGRAM

RESEARCH PAPER

Submitted as a Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for Getting Bachelor

Degree of Education in English Department

Written by

MIFTAHUL JANNAH

A320140228

DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH EDUCATION

SCHOOL OF TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION

MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF SURAKARTA

2018

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APPROVAL

COMPLIMENTS AND ITS RESPONSES

USED BY THE USERS OF INSTAGRAM

RESEARCH PAPER

by:

Miftahul Jannah

A320140228

Approved to be examined by Consultant

School of Teacher Training and Education

Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta

Consultant,

Dr. Malikatul Laila, M.Hum.

NIK. 409

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ACCEPTANCE

COMPLIMENTS AND ITS RESPONSES USED BY THE USERS OF

INSTAGRAM

by:

MIFTAHUL JANNAH

A320140228

Approved and Accepted by the Board of Examiners

School of Teacher Training and Education

Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta

in March 2018

The Examiners :

1. Dr. Malikatul Laila, M. Hum. ( )

(Chair Person)

2. Agus Wijayanto, M.A. Ph.D. ( )

(Secretary)

3. Dra. Siti Zuhriah Ariatmi, M.Hum. ( )

(Member)

Surakarta, March 14th

2018

Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta

School of Teacher Training and Education

Dean,

Prof. Dr. Harun Joko Prayitno, M.Hum.

NIP. 19650428 199303 1 001

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PRONOUNCEMENT

I truthfully testify that the research paper entitled “Compliments and Its Responses

Used by the Users of Instagram” is really work of mine and has satisfied the rules

and regulations of Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta with respect to

plagiarism. I certify that all quotations and information sources have been fully

mentioned and written in bibliography. Last, I also confirm that this research paper

has not been submitted for getting award in any tertiary institutions. If it is proved

that there is any plagiarism in this publication article, I will be fully responsible.

Surakarta, March 2018

The researcher,

Miftahul Jannah

A320140228

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MOTTO

“Focus on what is important”

(Miftahul Jannah)

“Allah says: -you may have someone in your mind, someone

in your heart, someone in your dream, or someone in your

life. But, I’m your someone when you have no one-”

(Anonymous)

“Hidup sekali, hiduplah yang berarti”

(KH. Imam Zarkasyi)

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DEDICATION

This research paper is dedicated to:

My wonderful parents,

Mr. Dalimin & Mrs. Ratnawati

whose love, affection, and support have always been a great strength for my

life

My little sister,

Nur Fadhilah

who always teach me the meaning of patience

All splendid readers who appreciate this piece of work

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Assalamu’alaikum warahmatullahi wabarokaatuh

Thanks to Allah for His blessing and mercy.

The writer realizes that this research paper would never be possible without

other’s help, therefore the researcher would like thank to people who have supported

her personally and professionally over the years and during the arrangement of this

paper. The researcher would like to express her deepest gratitude and appreciation

for:

1. Prof. Dr. Harun Joko Prayitno, M.Hum, the Dean of School of Teacher Training

and Education of Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta

2. Mauly Halwat Hikmat, Ph.D, the Head of English Education Department

3. Dr. Malikatul Laila, M.Hum, as the consultant. Thank you for always guiding

and giving advice for the researcher at a whole of this research paper

arrangement.

4. Hartati Widyastuti, M.Hum, the researcher’s academic consultant who has given

valuable advice and motivation during the study.

5. All the lecturers of English Education Department who have shared their

knowledge to the researcher during the study.

6. Her beloved parents, Mr. Dalimin and Mrs. Ratnawati, who has given their

endless love, affection, and support through her life and study

7. Her little sister, Nur Fadhilah, who has teach the researcher to be strong and

patience of living in distance with the families.

8. Her lovely cousins, Nurlaili & Annisa, and niece, Apriliani, who always gives

their support in every single day.

9. All the family members, who has been very care about the researcher.

10. The member of Katalisator, Eka Dian A, Galuh Kusuma W, Lidia Wati, Tri

Dewi Z, and Rovha A, who always share their love for the researcher since

Senior High School until now.

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11. Her dearest sisters from Pesma KH. Mas Mansyur, Syifa Fauziah, Wida

Rahmatika, Arya Ayukinanti, Akhadani A. Zahara, Erlinda Alfa, Anggun Liris

P, Siti Latifah, Rima R. Nourlia, Rodatul Janah, Andini Mulyawardani, Salmi N.

Fasa, and Siti Rahmawati. Thanks for the love, support, and togetherness.

12. Her beloved sisters Putri Mubarokah, Dyan N. Ayni, Feri Hanifahsari, Yuli

Budiarsih, Dian Rahmawati, Asyifa M. Ridalia, Lailia Qodhariana F, Ulfah

Husna Afifah, Sekarayu Nuringtyas, and Riska P. Widyawati, Noer R.

Ramadhani, Rina Arumawati, Merlynda Kurniawati, Ni’am Fikriyyatun F,

Thank you for supporting the researcher in her up and down phase during this

study.

13. Her dearest member of Konco Tisu, Rina, Putri, Ami, Risma, Tika, Lina, Tata,

and Dzaki who always remind the researcher with the positive things.

14. Her dearest Ibu Negara Idaman, Dwi Kartika, Yunia H, Septria Ayuningrukmi,

Putri Mubarokah, Aullia Rachmah, Nur Jannah I.W, Fatkhurrahmah, Rifa A.

Fauzia, Oktawati U. Hajar, Dyah P.S Lamila who color the researcher’s life

during living and lecturing in UMS.

15. The member of Bukan Suami Idaman, Ali Bagus Nur Kholis, M. Nurul Fikri,

Adi Manggala, Aditya Prabowo, Faisal Arkan, Hendrawan and Dwi Bagas who

has given great experience to the researcher.

16. Her ‘daughters and sons in EDSO, especially 2nd

Division, Tata, Ifah, Rinda,

Hetti, Nike, Aya, Maya, Isma, Olive, Tejo, Odhie, Nanda, Gigih, and all that

cannot be mentioned. Thank you for teaching the researcher of being your

‘mom’.

17. The member of ECLIPS, thank you for the unforgettable moments you gave.

18. All people who cannot be mentioned one by one, thank you for your help and

support.

Wassalamu’alaikum warahmatullahi wabarokaatuh.

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COMPLIMENTS AND ITS RESPONSES USED BY THE USERS OF

INSTAGRAM

ABSTRAK

MIFTAHUL JANNAH/ A320140228. COMPLIMENTS AND ITS RESPONSES

USED BY THE USERS OF INSTAGRAM. Skripsi Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu

Pendidikan. Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta. Maret, 2018. 93 Halaman.

Penelitian ini difokuskan pada kalimat-kalimat pujian berbahasa Inggris yang

digunakan oleh para pengguna instagram. Tujuan dari studi ini adalah untuk (1)

mengidentifikasi topik-topik dalam kalimat pujian, (2) mendeskripsikan fungsi dari

setiap kalimat pujian, dan (3) menglasifikasi tipe-tipe respon pujian yang digunakan

oleh para pengguna instagram.

Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah deskriptif kualitatif,

karena topik dan fungsi kalimat pujian, serta tipe respon yang digunakan oleh

pengguna instagram dinyatakan berdasarkan konteks dan kualitas pemahaman

peneliti. Ada 40 kalimat pujian berbahasa Inggris beserta responnya yang menjadi

data dalam penelitian ini. Data tersebut diambil secara acak dari unggahan para

pengguna instagram tahun 2017. Data dianalisis menggunakan teori dari Wu (2008)

dan Herbert (1990).

Hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa (1) ada 7 topik pujian yang

digunakan oleh pengguna instagram, yaitu topik penampilan, kepemilikan,

prestasi/kemampuan/keterampilan, kepribadian, dan 3 topik lain, meliputi topik

makanan/minuman, tempat, dan gambar. Topik yang paling sering muncul adalah

penampilan (37,5%). Hal ini menunjukkan bahwa pengalamat sering memberikan

pujian pada hal-hal yang dapat dilihat atau tampilan luar dari orang yang diberikan

pujian, (2) ada 4 fungsi pujian yang digunakan oleh pengguna instagram, yaitu untuk

mengkespresikan kekaguman, untuk memperhalus ucapan syukur dan selamat, untuk

memulai percakapan, dan untuk memperkuat keinginan. Fungsi pujian yang paling

dominan adalah untuk mengekspresikan kekaguman (70%). Hasil menunjukkan

bahwa sebagian besar pengguna instagram mengutarakan pujiannya untuk

mengekspresikan kekaguaman terhadap sesuatu yang dipujinya. (3) ada 8 tipe respon

pujian yang digunakan oleh pengguna instagram seperti appreciation token, comment

acceptance, comment history, return, praise upgrade, scale down, questioning, and

no acknowledgement. Tipe respon yang paling banyak digunakan adalah comment

acceptance (32,5%). Hasil menunjukkan bahwa pengguna instagram sering

menerima pujian yang diberikan dan memberikan komentar yang relevan terhadap

pujian yang diberikan sebelumnya.

Kata Kunci : Pragmatik, Pujian, Respon, Instagram

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COMPLIMENTS AND ITS RESPONSES USED BY THE USERS OF

INSTAGRAM

ABSTRACT

MIFTAHUL JANNAH/ A320140228. COMPLIMENTS AND ITS RESPONSES

USED BY THE USERS OF INSTAGRAM. Research Paper. School of Teacher

Training and Education. Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta. March, 2018. 93

Pages

This research is focused on English compliment and its responses used by the

users of instagram. The aims of this study are (1) to identify the topics of

compliment, (2) to describe the functions of compliment, and (3) to classify the types

of compliment responses that are used by the users of instagram.

The method used in this research is descriptive qualitative, because the topics

and functions of compliment, and also the types of response are revealed based on its

context and researcher’s comprehensive quality. There are 40 selected English

compliments and its responses as data of this research. Those are randomly taken

from the posts of instagram users in 2017. The data are analyzed by using the theory

of Wu (2008) and Herbert (1990).

The result of this research shows that (1) there are 7 topics of compliment

used by the users of instagram, i.e. appearance, possession, performance/ability/skill,

personality trait and 3 other topics such as food/drink, place, and picture. The topic

that is commonly used is appearance (37,5). It indicates that the addresser often

praises the visible thing or external packaging of the addressee. (2) there are 4

functions of compliment, such as to express admiration, to replace

gratitude/congratulation, to open conversation, and to reinforce desired behavior.

Function that is frequently used is to express admiration (70%). It shows that the

users of instagram mostly use the compliment to express the admiration of something

that is being complimented. (3) there are 8 types of compliment response used by the

users of instagram, such as appreciation token, comment acceptance, comment

history, return, praise upgrade, scale down, questioning, and no acknowledgement.

The dominant type of response used is comment acceptance (32,5%). The result

indicates that the users of instagram often accepts the complimentary force and gives

relevant comment or feedback related to the compliment given.

Keywords: Pragmatics, Compliment, Response, Instagram

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TABLE OF CONTENT

COVER ..................................................................................................................... i

APPROVAL ............................................................................................................. ii

ACCEPTANCE ....................................................................................................... iii

PRONOUNCEMENT ............................................................................................. iv

MOTTO .................................................................................................................... v

DEDICATION ......................................................................................................... vi

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ...................................................................................... vii

ABSTRAK ................................................................................................................ ix

ABSTRACT .............................................................................................................. x

TABLE OF CONTENT .......................................................................................... xi

LIST OF TABLE ................................................................................................... xiii

LIST OF PICTURE ............................................................................................... xiii

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION ............................................................................ 1

A. Background of the Study ................................................................................ 1

B. Limitation of the Study .................................................................................. 5

C. Problem Statements ........................................................................................ 6

D. Objectives of the Study .................................................................................. 6

E. Benefits of the Study ...................................................................................... 6

F. Research Paper Organization ......................................................................... 7

CHAPTER II: UNDERLYING THEORY ............................................................ 8

A. Previous Study ............................................................................................... 8

B. Theoretical Review ....................................................................................... 11

1. Pragmatics ............................................................................................... 11

a. Notion of Pragmatics ......................................................................... 11

b. Pragmatics Context ........................................................................... 13

2. Speech Act Theory .................................................................................. 18

a. Notion of Speech Act ........................................................................ 18

b. Locutionary, Illocutionary, Perlocutionary ....................................... 19

c. Classification of Illocutionary Act .................................................... 19

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3. Compliment ............................................................................................. 21

a. Notion of Compliment ...................................................................... 21

b. Topics of Compiment ........................................................................ 21

c. Functions of Compliment .................................................................. 22

d. Types of Compliment Resposes ........................................................ 25

CHAPTER III : RESEARCH METHOD .............................................................. 29

A. Type of Research ........................................................................................... 29

B. Object of the Research .................................................................................. 29

C. Data and Data Source .................................................................................... 29

D. Data Validity ................................................................................................. 29

E. Method for Collecting Data .......................................................................... 30

F. Technique of Analyzing Data ....................................................................... 30

CHAPTER IV : DATA ANALYSIS, FINDINGS, AND DISCUSSION ............. 31

A. Data Analysis ................................................................................................. 31

B. Research Findings ........................................................................................ 64

C. Discussions .................................................................................................... 69

CHAPTER V : CONCLUSIONS AND SUGGESTION ...................................... 72

A. Conclusions .................................................................................................... 72

B. Suggestions .................................................................................................. 73

BIBLIOGRAPHY ................................................................................................... 75

APPENDIX .............................................................................................................. 77

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LIST OF TABLE

Table 1. Functions of Compliment

Table 2. Topics of Compliment Used by the Users of Instagram

Table 3. Functions of Compliment Used by the Users of Instagram

Table 4. Types of Compliment Response Used by the Users of Instagram

LIST OF CHART

Chart 1. Data Distribution of Topics of Compliment

Chart 2. Data Distribution of Functions of Compliment

Chart 3. Data Distribution of Types of Compliment Responses