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Abstract

This study examines the forms, functions, and meanings of imagery in Brian Khrisna’s novel Seporsi Mie Ayam Sebelum Mati and its relevance as teaching material for poetry writing in Indonesian senior high schools. Employing a descriptive qualitative approach within a stylistic framework, the study collected textual excerpts containing imagery through close reading and note-taking. The data were analyzed using heuristic and hermeneutic readings. Analytical trustworthiness was supported by repeated readings, contextual examination of excerpts, and comparison of interpretations with relevant theoretical frameworks. The findings identified 274 instances of imagery, comprising visual (88), auditory (59), kinesthetic (40), tactile (26), olfactory (13), gustatory (4), and intellectual imagery (44). Visual imagery was the most prevalent. Imagery serves to establish atmosphere, enhance the depiction of events, and convey the characters’ sensory experiences and emotional states. Based on linguistic, psychological, and cultural criteria, the novel has potential as a source of teaching material for poetry writing, particularly in developing students’ diction and imagination. This relevance is established through textual analysis and theoretical considerations rather than empirical evaluation of classroom effectiveness.

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