Theme B: Smoking Ban in Jakarta Still Neglected
42 From Table 4.4, there are
five texts of readers’ opinion regarding this issue. The researcher finds out 5 assertive, 1 directive, and 1 expressive categories. All
texts uses assertive category. Directive and expressive categories only exist one time. Similar to the findings of the first theme, the typical characteristic of TYS
column in the theme is that all opinions are presented using assertive category. Moreover, in the text which has more than one speech act category, assertive
category always accompanies one of other categories. The text writers prefer to support President Jokowi to choose the best KPK leader through their agreement.
They also explains what President Jokowi does in choosing the best KPK leader. Here, the example of the findings are provided:
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The track record shows it all. I want the President to drop the eight names because we need the best persons and figures to lead the Corruption
Eradication Commission KPK.
The text has two-sentence length and two speech act categories. Those are assertive and directive categories. It is clear that assertive category accompany
directive category in the text. The text writer uses assertive category before directive category in the text. The first sentence shows the text writer’s assertive
category through his clarification. After that, the text writer wants the President to do an action in the second sentence.