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Library's collection Library's IT development CancelThis study investigates the lexical items used by Tukul in Empat Mata
talk show in Trans7 television program, February 14th 2007. The writer analyzed
the lexical items produced by Tukul as the host in the talk show. The writer
applied David Crystal theory (1992) of language style and used Joos theory
(1976) of speech styles, in particular casual style. The supporting theories are
Holmes (1992), Moeliono (1993), and Richard (1985). In analyzing the data,
firstly, the writer collected the data by streaming and downloading the recorded
video from internet. Then, she transcribed it. Secondly, she identified the
utterances used by Tukul based on Joos` categories of speech styles. The analysis
is presented using tables, including the frequency of the occurrence of Indonesian
words (standard and colloquial words), vernacular words (Jakartanese and
Javanese words), foreign words (English and loan words), and delay words.
Through the analysis, the writer found that Tukul`s speech was affected by the
predominant standard Indonesian words sprinkled with colloquial Indonesian
words, vernacular words, foreign words, and some delay words. Tukul used casual
style in his shows. Using casual style can support the host to be more comfortable
to communicate with the guest stars, and create an enjoyable atmosphere.