COMPARATIVE STUDY ON SPEECH FUNCTIONS OF INDONESIAN PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES IN FINAL DEBATE 2024: DISCOURSE ANALYSIS

Abstract

The aims of this research are: (1) To find out the types of speech function found in presidential candidates' debate 2024. (2) To find out the interpretation of speech function found in presidential candidates' debate 2024. This research is qualitative research on the function of speech entitled “COMPARATIVE STUDY ON SPEECH FUNCTIONS OF INDONESIAN PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES IN FINAL DEBATE 2024: DISCOURSE ANALYSIS” Data was collected through a video on YouTube channel of Kompas TV Sukabumi “Debat Terakhir Capres 2024: Aksi Pamungkas Anies, Prabowo, Ganjar Bahas Stunting hingga Bansos.” Researchers transcribe the video so the data is in form of writing. Researchers identified speech functions using M.A.K Halliday’s Speech Function theory. The result is a total of 77 data were found from three Indonesian presidential candidates which were identified as speech functions. The number of speeches delivered by candidate Anies Baswedan’s was 35, Prabowo Subianto’s was 19, and Ganjar Pranowo’s was 23. The most frequently used speech functions are “Statement” (60 utterances), “Question” (3 utterances), “Offer” (13 utterances), “Command” (1 utterance).