APPLYING THE COMMUNICATIVE TRANSLATION METHOD TO PROCEDURAL TEXTS

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the figurative language used in “Red” by Taylor Swift. The figurative language plays an important role in songwriting, enabling artists to express emotions, create vivid imagery, and portray complex themes. From concepts in literary analysis and discourse studies, this study uses a descriptive qualitative approach to analyze the lyrics to identify and interpret some figurative language, such as metaphors, similes, repetition, hyperbole, personification, and symbolism. This study engages contextual meaning and social impacts from the singer to interpret the meaning of the lyrics. Hence, this research contributes to our understanding of the role of figurative language in songwriting and adjusts insight into how music communicates meaning and relates to audiences.