Functions of Metaphors in Dhrama Discourse in Facebook Page “Phra Sakda Suntaro”

Abstract

          This research aims to present about the study of functions of metaphors in Dharma context released on Facebook page named “Phra Sakda Suntaroo” owned by Phra khru Sakkarak Sakda Suntaro. The descriptive research is a quality research in linguistics for analyzing the communication functions of the metaphors. The data was collected from the dharma disquisition in the page as earlier mentioned. The duration of the data collection is from 1st January 2020 to 31st December 2021.

          The research found that the functions of metaphors covered three functions as Halliday’s concept (1994): (1) Ideational metafunction; (2) Interpersoanal metafunction; and (3) Textual metafunction. When using Goatly’s concept (1998) analyzed the data, it was found that there were 11 sub-functions of the metaphors: (1) Lexical gaps filling; (2) Explanation and modelling; (3) Reconceptualization; (4) Argument by analogy and/or false reasoning; (5) Ideology; (6) Expressing emotional attitude; (7) Decoration or disguise; (8) Cultivating intimacy; (9) Textual structuring; (10) Fiction; and (11) Enhancing memorability, foregrounding, and informativeness.