Email this article Language style analysis in the Zach Sang Show: An interview with RM
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This study examines language styles in the Zach Sang Show: An Interview with RM, focusing on how they are shaped by social factors. Using Joos’ (1967) theory of language style and Holmes’ (2013) model of social factors, the research identifies the styles used and their links to setting, topic, function, and speaker relationship. Data were collected from a full transcript of the interview and analyzed qualitatively. The findings show that only two styles were present, namely consultative and casual, which reflect the interview’s informal public setting and professional yet friendly interaction. Consultative style appeared most often in explanations and reflections, while casual style occurred in humor and emotional moments. The frequent shifts between styles demonstrate the adaptability of language to social contexts and confirm the relevance of Joos’ and Holmes’ frameworks in digital media discourse.
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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.30872/jbssb.v9i3.23026
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