61 In addition, the second implications is directed to education in specific-
purpose which literature learning process. Eminem‟s rap song lyrics are highly recommended as lesson material in literature class especially for adding better
understanding about poetry. These song lyrics can be applied for every student who learns about poetry, such as for 9 grades and literature students. The teachers
can possibly assign the students to analyze Eminem rap song lyrics to find the figurative language and its meaning on the text. In addition, it will give new
knowledge about new poetries and poetry lyrics‟ structure. Eminem rap song lyrics can direct students to think critically towards certain issue addressed. The
issue can be related to discrimination, violence and so on. Further, through addressing the issue, the students may increase their critical thinking and
imagination towards those social issues.
C. Suggestions
In this suggestion part, I emphasize on the suggestion for future researchers. By analyzing Eminem‟s song lyrics such as White America, Cleanin‟
Out My Closet, Without Me, and Superman the researchers find that Eminem
connects his life experiences into his song lyric. The researcher should understand about Eminem‟s background. After that, the researchers should understand the
function of figurative language that used by Eminem in his song lyrics. He uses some figurative languages to express his thoughts and feelings. Eminem tends to
use some swear words as figurative language. Nevertheless, the researcher must
62 think objectively that behind Eminem‟s swear words there are so many precious
meanings and moral values implied.
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