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This paper discusses the use of metaphor in Kaba Tuanku Lareh Simawang. Using the Metaphor Identification Procedure at Vrije Universiteit (MIPVU) method, this study analyzes the metaphorical expressions found in the text, which was written by Syamsuddin St. Radjo Endah and published by Balai Bahasa Provinsi Sumatra Barat in 2021. This research aims to examine how metaphor is used in the text to reflect human proximity to nature. The findings show that metaphor is employed in the form of phrases and clauses in Kaba Tuanku Lareh Simawang, taking the form of analogies related to human faces, fate, events, and animals. All the metaphors reflect the concepts that are alive and continuously developing in Minangkabau society. Metaphors serve as a reflection of human proximity to nature, following the adage "alam takambang menjadi guru”. The results of this study offer insights into the culture and way of thinking of the Minangkabau people. Metaphors are significant elements of language that represent people's thoughts and cultures. Each culture has its way of using metaphors related to values and experiences considered important in their lives. Thus, understanding the concepts and metaphors in language can provide profound insights into people's thoughts and cultures. In conclusion, this study highlights that the use of metaphor in Kaba Tuanku Lareh Simawang reflects human proximity to nature. Metaphors are powerful tools in language that represent people's thoughts and cultures. Analyzing metaphors in traditional literature can provide a deep understanding of the culture and way of thinking of a society.
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Cann, R. (2011). Introduction to Semantics and Pragmatics. Edinburgh University Press.
Charteris-Black, J. (2011). Politicians and rhetoric: The persuasive power of metaphor. Palgrave Macmillan.
Darmasiswa. (2013). Cerita rakyat Minangkabau (Kaba) dalam upaya pelestarian budaya bangsa. Jurnal Humaniora, 4(2), 302–312.
Deignan, A., & Gabryś-Barker, D. (2013). Cognitive linguistics applications in second language learning and teaching (B. Łącka (ed.)). John Benjamins Publishing.
Elvys. (2019). Kaba Minangkabau sebagai warisan budaya. Jurnal Budaya, 3(1), 17–26.
Emerson, R. W. (1903). Uses of Great Men. In E. W. Emerson (Ed.), The Complete Works of Ralph Waldo Emerson.
Endah, S. S. R. (2021). Kaba Tuanku Lareh Simawang. Balai Bahasa Provinsi Sumbar.
Fisher, H. (2012). The brain in love (Vol. 44). In In Advances in the Study of Behavior (pp. 1–28). Academic Press.
Gentner, D., Falkenhainer, B., & Skorstad, J. (1988). Viewing Metaphor as Analogy. In D. H. Helman (Ed.), Analogical Reasoning (Vol. 197). Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-015-7811-0_8
Gibbs, R. W. (1994). The poetics of mind: Figurative thought, language, and understanding. Cambridge University Press.
Harwood, T., & Garry, T. (2003). An overview of content analysis. The Marketing Review, 3, 479–498.
Kövecses, Z. (2010). Metaphor: A practical introduction. Oxford University Press.
Lakoff, G., & Johnson, M. (1980). Metaphors we live by. University of Chicago press.
Lawrence, K. (2009). When the Tiger Stalks: The Animal Metaphor in Literary Theory and Criticism. University of Illinois Press.
Musolff, A. (2006). Metaphor scenarios in public discourse. Metaphor and Symbol, 21(1), 23–38.
O’Neill, J. (2014). Animal metaphors and the people’s war in Shakespeare’s histories. Shakespeare, 10(4), 351–363.
Ola, B. A., & Akinboye, O. S. (2016). Psychological well-being of monogamous and polygamous women. Journal of Psychology and Behavioral Science, 4(2), 49–54.
Ortony, A. (2018). Some psycholinguistic aspects of metaphor. Cognition and Figurative Language, 69–84.
Rattansi, A. (1994). The animal metaphor and human nature in early modern England. Manchester University Press.
Sari, E. P., & Maulana, R. (2021). An Analysis of Metaphor in Taylor Swift’s Songs. Journal of English Language Teaching and Linguistics, 61, 1–11.
Sofiana, A., & Amrina, E. (2019). A Conceptual Metaphor Analysis on Donald Trump’s Political Speeches: The Concept of America First. Journal of Language and Literature, 19(2), 139–151.
Steen, G. J. (1994). Understanding metaphor in literature: An empirical approach. Longman.
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Thibodeau, P. H., Matlock, T., & Flusberg, S. J. (2019). The role of metaphor in communication and thought. In Lang. Linguistics Compass, 13.
Tomei, J. G. (2017). USING MULTIMODAL EXTENDED METAPHOR PROMPTS TO INDUCE THE PRODUCTION OF FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE IN LOW-INTERMEDIATE JAPANESE LEARNERS OF ENGLISH. The University of Birmingham.
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Wati, L., Hairina, Y., & Musfichin, M. (2021). Proses Penerimaan Diri Istri Pertama Yang dipoligami (Studi Kasus di Desa Martadah Kabupaten Tanah Laut). Jurnal Al-Husna, 2(3). https://doi.org/https://jurnal.uin-antasari.ac.id/index.php/alhusna/article/view/5696
Widayati, A., & Nafi’ah, N. (2018). Polygamous marriage, family function, and women’s loneliness in Indonesia. International Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, 2(1), 10–16.