Kajian Semantik dalam Tunjuk Ajar Melayu Bab Ke-15 Tentang Musyawarah dan Mufakat Karya Tenas Effendy

Abstract

This study investigates semantic aspects within the Malay teaching points of the 15th chapter of "Deliberation and Consensus" by Tenas Effendy. As a literary work, "Deliberation and Consensus" intertwines fiction with elements grounded in reality, offering insights into Malay culture. The research aims to elucidate both denotative and connotative meanings within the text, employing a qualitative descriptive approach. Data collection involved observations and library research at the Faculty of Cultural Sciences, Lacang Kuning University. The theoretical framework utilized is lexical semantics. Through analysis, the study delves into the denotative and connotative meanings present in Tenas Effendy's Malay teaching points. Findings reveal that the 15th chapter comprises pantuns, expressions, and verses, with denotative meanings consisting of 4 sentences in each pantun, 34 sentences in expressions, and 13 sentences in poetry. Conversely, connotative meanings encompass 2 sentences in each pantun, 22 sentences in expressions, and 14 sentences in poetry.