Analisis Gaya Bahasa Metafora pada Novel Di Tanah Lada Karya Ziggy Zezsyazeoviennazabrizkie

Abstract

Ziggy Zezsyazeoviennazabrizkie’s novel Di Tanah Lada employs a distinctive use of stylistic devices, particularly metaphors. These metaphors play a significant role in creating a poetic nuance and reinforcing the meanings intended by the author. This study examines the types, functions, and impacts of metaphors within the novel, using a qualitative descriptive analysis as its methodological approach. The identification and classification of metaphors found in the text serve as the basis of analysis. The findings indicate that Ziggy Zezsyazeoviennazabrizkie utilizes metaphors both as an aesthetic medium and as a means of expressing the emotions, experiences, and traumas of the protagonist. The novel’s rich and unique metaphors intensify emotional resonance and clarify meaning. Accordingly, this research is expected to contribute to a deeper understanding of metaphor usage in literary works and to further expand the study of stylistics in contemporary Indonesian novels.