The Use of Illocutionary Act in Marina Tasha's YouTube Vlog

Abstract

The aims of this research is to examining the purpose and function of Marina Tasha's illocutionary acts. This research used a descriptive-qualitative method to analyze the data. The data  collection was conducted  by downloading  transcripts from  two  of Marina Tasha's YouTube vlogs in Palembang. The results showed that there are four types of illocutionary acts found in her two vlogs, namely assertive, expressive, directive, and commissive. First, the assertive acts are the most dominant with informing, describing, stating, explaining, and comparing functions that help the audience understand the specific details of Indonesian food. Second, expressive acts are used to show enthusiasm and appreciation for Indonesian food. Third, directive speech acts are used to build interaction with the audience through asking, instructing, and suggesting. Last, commissive acts are used to maintain the viewer's attention and build curiosity so that they continue to watch the vlog.