MAXIM VIOLATION IN THE TALKSHOW JIMMY KIMMEL WITH THE GUEST-STAR BARACK OBAMA

OKTA, PERMATASARI (2024) MAXIM VIOLATION IN THE TALKSHOW JIMMY KIMMEL WITH THE GUEST-STAR BARACK OBAMA. Diploma thesis, UIN RADEN INTAN LAMPUNG.

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Abstract

ABSTRACT This study aimed to investigate violations of maxims on Jimmy Kimmel's talk show featuring guest star Barack Obama. The objectives were to identify the types of violations maxim and flouting maxim that occurred and analyze the reasons behind these violations. The research method employed was descriptive-qualitative, utilizing video analysis based on Grice's theory, as well as Ghofman’s, Khosravizadeh's, and Sadehvandi's theories. The research subject in this study was Barack Obama. The study findings revealed that Barack Obama engaged in eleven instances of maxim counterattacks. These counterattacks encompassed violations of the maxim of quantity, the maxim of relation, and breaches of the maxim of manner. Notably, there were no violations detected pertaining to the maxim of appearance within his discourse. Specifically, seven breaches were observed against the quantity maxim, three violations were identified concerning the relation maxim, and one instances were noted where the manner maxim was violated. Additionally, the writer identified six instances of intentional flouting by Obama. One instance involved flouting the maxim of quality, four instances involved flouting the maxim of relation, and one involved flouting the maxim of manner. The research results further expounded on the diverse motivations underlying Barack Obama's flouting of the maxims. These motivations encompassed safeguarding answers, sidestepping discussions, and expressing emotions. Barack Obama employed ironic statements strategically to convey his sentiments, thereby challenging the adherence to quality in maxims. He adeptly diverted discussions to unrelated subjects as a tactical means to evade further discourse, thereby transgressing the relationship maxims. Furthermore, he leveraged the flouting of maxims to avert involvement in more profound conversations. This research contributed to an enhanced comprehension of how the flouting of maxims manifested in communication. Such iii insights served to guide effective and principle-based communication practices. Through a deeper grasp of the diverse violation types and their rationales, individuals were able to refine their communication skills them across a spectrum of contexts in daily life and professional domains. The outcomes of this study were anticipated to serve as a valuable reference for the development of superior and more efficacious communication strategies in interactions. Keywords: Grice's Cooperation Principle, Talkshow, Violation of Maxims

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