The Analysis of Language Style Used by Robert Angier in “The Prestige” Movie by Christopher Nolan And its Application in Teaching Speaking

Abstract

Language are closely related to language style. This research analyzed the language style used by Robert Angier in The Prestige and its application in teaching speaking. The aim of this study is to find out the types of language style used by Robert Angier and to show the application in teaching speaking. This study used descriptive qualitative method. The instrument of the research is researcher himself. The researcher is able to determine the research focus, choosing data source also collecting the data. The data is taken from the script of this movie. The researcher uses library approach and use many sources include books and internet to support this research. The result of this study shows that there are 30 data contains language style. 15(50%) belongs to Casual, 7(23.33%) belongs to Consultative, 6(20%) belongs to Formal, 1(3.33%) data belongs to Frozen, 1(3.33%) belongs to Intimate. The dominant language style is Casual style. The factor is the characteristic of Robert Angier. He always acts to be friendly with everyone. He is the type of a man who always tries to takes benefit from others. The utterance in the movie can be used to teach short functional text and monologue which are taught in X grade of senior high school semester 1. The researcher hopes that this research can be useful for teachers and students in learning about that material. For other researcher, this study can be their reference.