The Type of Deixis in A Rock Music, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Gun`S And Roses

Abstract

Deixis, according to Stephen C. Levinson's influential theory, is how language uses specific expressions to point to things in the context of the surrounding situation. This research paper is entitled Type And Function Of Deixis In A Rock Music Red Hot Chili Peppers & Gun`S And Roses. The theories of this thesis are Deixis, which based on the perspective of Stephen C Levinson. The objectives of this study are to find out the specific types of deixis used in selected songs of Red Hot Chili Peppers and Gun`s And Roses, as well as to examine the meaning and function in the selected songs of Red Hot Chili Peppers and Gun`s And Roses. The lyrics from Red Hot Chili Peppers and Guns N' Roses songs reflect a dynamic exploration of human emotions and experiences, highlighting the complexities of love, life, and self discovery. These musical narratives, akin to the theory of deixis proposed by Stephen C Levinson, invite listeners to delve into the nuances of meaning.