The Illocutionary Acts in X Social Media Platform: “Hold On, It Hurts,” an Indonesian Alternative Universe (AU) by Noveni Adelia

Abstract

This article explores illocutionary acts within the "Hold On, It Hurts"
Alternative Universe (AU) in the X application, utilizing Yule's
theoretical framework as its foundation. The study focuses on how
language, specifically illocutionary acts, creates and conveys meaning
in this unique digital narrative space. Yule's theory also defines the
classifications of speech acts, such as representative, directive,
commissive, expressive, and declarative, and serves as a lens to
dissect and understand the intricacies of communication within the
AU. The research primarily centers on the illocutionary acts,
examining how the characters in the "Hold On, It Hurts" AU use
language not just for literal communication but to perform various
actions and express complex emotions. The study investigates the
dynamics between the speaker and listener within the AU,
highlighting how context, speaker intentions, and underlying
emotional states are crucial in interpreting these acts.