Reflections on the Importance of Contexts in an Analysis of Linguistic Devices in "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland"
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The research aims to analyze and interpret the linguistic devices in "Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland" by Lewis Carroll, which reflect the importance of contexts. The instrument used are linguistic devices analysis tables focusing on malapropisms and puns. (homonyms, homographs, and homophones). Afterward, three aspects: linguistic and situational context with Systemic Functional Grammar approach of M.A.K. Halliday and cultural context are analyzed for target words, possible meanings, and underlying messages. The findings show 20 malapropisms and 16 puns consisting of 8 homonyms and 8 homophones are used, and the three types of context render effective interpretation of malapropisms and puns, which, consequently, results in a better understanding of the story and the characters’ feelings and thoughts.
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