THE FORM AND FUNCTION OF THE PHATIC COMMUNION IN PALEMBANG LANGUAGE

Abstract

This study aims to describe the form and function of phatic communion in Palembang. This research is a descriptive study. The object of this research is the phatic communion in Palembang language utterances. The data were collected using listening techniques and recording speeches containing phatic phrases. Data are classified and analyzed based on the form and function of phatic expressions. Based on the results of observations and data analysis, 16 phatic phrases are used in Palembang language utterances. The sixteen utterances are in the form of phatic particles, phatic words, and phatic phrases. The function of the Palembang language phatic communion, namely to start a conversation or get the listener's attention; expresses disappointment, pique, disbelief, amazement; confirms justification /argumentation; express personal closeness; refine requests; maintaining and ending conversations, etc.

Keywords:

Phatic Communion, Form of Phatic, Function of Phatic, Palembang Language