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1.2 Reasons for Choosing the Topic
There are two reasons that will be described for choosing the topic. 1.
The use of idiom is unique. Idiom is one of the characteristics of English, but not all non-native speakers are aware of it. Idiom is combination of one word and
other word which conveys a certain meaning. 2.
There are few number of researches about idiomatic expression at the English Department of Semarang State University.
1.3 Statements of the Problem
In line with the background of the study, the statements of the problem areas follows: 1.
Is there any idiom found in the novel The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain?
2. What is the type of idiom found in the novel The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by
Mark Twain? 3.
What is the dominant type of idiom found in the novel The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain?
4. What are the problems in understanding idiomatic meanings found in novel The
Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain?
1.4 Objectives of the Study
With regard to the statements of the problem above, the objectives of the study are as follows:
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1. to find out whether or not idiom is found in the novel The Adventures of Tom
Sawyer by Mark Twain, 2.
to find out the types of idioms found in the novel The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain,
3. to find out the dominant type of idiom found in the novel The Adventures of Tom
Sawyer by Mark Twain, and 4.
to find out the problems in understanding idiomatic meanings found in novel The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain.
1.5 Significance of the Study
The significance of this research is as the following: 1.
for reader, The result of the research is expected to give a positive result so the reader will
have a deeper understanding of idioms found in this novel, enrich their vocabulary and apply those idioms in their writing and speaking activities.
2. for novelist, and
Through the result of this study, the novelist will get important information about idiomatic expressions. Therefore, this research is expected to make a useful
contribution in helping novelist to choose the idiomatic expressions which are easily comprehended by the readers of this novels.
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3. for researcher.
Hopefully, this research will have a positive contribution in my lexical ability especially in idiomatic expressions. By understanding the idioms, the researcher
will have better understanding of the whole story of the novel.
1.6 Outline of the Study
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