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CHAPTER IV ANALYSIS AND DISCUSSION
In this chapter, the writer give the analysis and discussion of Eminem ‟s
metaphor in his song lyrics. This chapter consists of two parts. The first part contain contains the analysis of the research, for sake answering the research
questions. Then, the second part contains the discussion of the analysis. It is explain the relation between the applied theories and the analysis.
A. Analysis
There are two sub-parts in Analysis. The first part explains about the finding of metaphor in Eminem‟s song lyrics. Then, the second part discuss about
the connotation meaning of each metaphor in Eminem‟s song lyrics.
1. Metaphor in selected Eminem’s rap song lyrics
The writer has analyzed four selected of Eminem‟s rap song lyrics. The analysis has shown that Eminem uses some metaphors into his song lyrics. Even
though some of his metaphors sound rude, they do not decrease the esthetic value of Eminem‟s language. There are 17 metaphors that have been found in those
song lyrics. They are 5 metaphors of White America, 2 metaphors of Superman, 4 metaphors of Without Me and 6 metaphors of
Cleanin‟ Out My Closet.
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a. Metaphor in White America
In White America song there are 6 metaphors which the writer found in White America
song lyrics. They are 2 noun metaphors, 3 verb metaphors and 1 preposition metaphor. In addition, the writer also identifies the A as the primary
subject and the W as the Secondary subject.
1 Noun Metaphor
Noun metaphor is a metaphor which consists of noun, especially compound noun. In this song the writer has found 2 noun metaphors. They are
derringer aimed, hugs, and poster child.
a Derringer aimed
“So the parents of America, I am the derringer aimed at little Erica
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In this metaphor the word “I” is labeled as A Primary subject and the phrase “derringer aimed” is labeled as W Secondary subject. Each of them has
their literal meaning which differ them. According to Longman dictionary 2011, “derringer” is a small gun with a large bore and “I” is the person who speaking.
The literal meaning has shown that both of these words have different meaning. In addition, it also can be seen that the subject matter of relation between A and W is
about things and its property. This metaphor is realized as a noun metaphor because it is a form of a compound noun. It is a combination between noun and
adjective. The copula “am” in this metaphor has no literary meaning. However it used to show the identity of the speaker “I” directly without any process.
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