37 In this theme, the researcher finds out 10 assertive categories, 1 commissive
category, 3 directive categories, and 2 expressive categories. The assertive category is the most frequently employed speech act category, followed by directive category
in the second position, expressive category in the third position, and commissive category in the fourth position. In this theme, the researcher also finds out the
typical characteristic of TYS column from the viewpoint of speech act theory. All of the texts are expressed using assertive category. When the text has more than one
category, assertive category always accompanies other categories. The text writers prefer to commit themselves to the truth of the issue in giving the opinions. The text
writers prefer to not support the government policy through showing disagreement. In showing disagreement, they give explanations, examples, or clarifications of the
fact about the issue. Here, the researcher provides the example: 19
TA.2 Yes, the whole country should be totally open to foreign media; especially
when the people are oppressed by their own government mercilessly. Such coverage is necessary to get the attention of UN headquarters.
The text has two speech act categories. The categories are directive and assertive. In the first sentence, the speaker wants other peopleagents to carry out
an action from the issue. The speaker wants the whole country to be opened to foreign media. If there is something wrong, it should be solved quickly. He also
asserts that it is necessary to get the attention in the second sentence. He shows the assertive category. Moreover, it is clear that the assertive category accompanies the
directive category in the text. PLAGIAT MERUPAKAN TINDAKAN TIDAK TERPUJI
38
2. Theme B: Smoking Ban in Jakarta Still Neglected
Gubernatorial regulation banning smoking in public places was apparently overlooked as can be seen from how a shopping mall tenant allowed their
customers to smoke inside the building. This smoking ban regulation was the most provoking issue in September. There were 16 comments which the Jakarta Post
readers has made. From Table 4.2, the researcher finds out 14 assertive categories, 10 directive
categories, and 2 expressive categories. Similar to the idea of previous theme, assertive category is the most frequently employed speech act category in the
second theme which followed by directive and expressive categories in the lower position.
Table 4.2 Speech act category classification in Theme B
Theme B Speech act category
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ass com
dir exp
dec 1
TB.11
- -
- -
2 TB.12
- -
-
- 3
TB.13 -
-
- -
4 TB.14
-
- -
- 5
TB.15
- -
- -
6 TB.16
-
- -
- 7
TB.17
- -
-
8 TB.18
-
-
- 9
TB.19
-
- -
10 TB.20
-
-
- 11
TB.21
-
- -
12 TB.22
-
-
- 13
TB.23
-
-
14 TB.24
-
- -
- 15
TB.25
-
- -
16 TB.26
-
-
- Total
14 10
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39 The typical characteristic of TYS column is that assertive category is the
most frequently employed speech act category. The text writers prefer to give the opinions to commit themselves to the truth of the issue. The text writers support
the policy to forbid people which smoke in public places. They prefer to show the fact of the issue, explain the effects of smoking, and tell their experiences when
they are around the smoker in public places. Here, the researcher provides the example of findings:
20 TB.11
NgurahRai International Airport knows how to deal with this issue. The text has only one-sentence length and one speech act category. From
the text, the text writer asserts that Ngurah Rai International Airport knows how to deal with this issue. The airport is able to solve the problem. In this case, the text
writer convinces the readers to believe what he says. Therefore , the speaker’s
statement shows assertive category.
3. Theme C: Jokowi Told to Drop Prohibition Bill
Some fractions of Indonesian government had been trying to control illicit alcohol production and consumption. That was including a bill draft with a clause
that says those caught consuming alcohol will face a minimum of three months and maximum of two years imprisonment.
Table 4.3 Speech act category classification in Theme C
Theme C Speech act category
No Text
ass com
dir exp
dec 1
TC.27
-
-
Total 1
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