THE LANGUAGE STYLE TYPES AND MILES’ IMPLEMENTATION OF POLITENESS PRINCIPLE DEPICTED IN THE SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE (2018) MOVIE

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The purpose of this thesis namely: (1) to identify the types of language style used by the characters such as (Miles, Jefferson, Aaron, Ms. Calleros, Gwen, Peter B Parker, Spider Man, Store owner, and Rio) in their interaction, (2) to find out how Miles implements the politeness principles towards other characters. The method used in thi s thesis is Qualitative, with descriptive and qualitative methods. The writer uses two approaches namely: Sociolinguistic and Pragmatic. The theories used are Language Style by Martin Joos, Social Factors by Janet Holmes, and Politeness Principles by Geoffrey Leech. The results of this study found there are 3 types of Language styles used by the characters to communicate with namely (1) Consultative Style (7 data), (2) Casual Style (8 data), and (3) Intimate Style (4 data). For the Politeness Principle implemented by Miles found there are 6 types such as: (1) Tact Maxim (7 data) (2) Generosity Maxim (3 data) (3) Approbation Maxim (5 data) (4) Modesty Maxim (5 data) (5) Agreement Maxim (4 data) (6) Sympathy Maxim (4 data). It means in this movie the most used Language style is Casual style with 8 times usage. The most used by Miles is Tact Maxim with 7 times of usage.

Keywords: Language style;Interactive: Politeness Principles.