The result of finding and analysis shows that there are 50 kinds of idiomatic expressions in the “Lock and Key” novel. In addition, its data source is taken from Sarah Dessen’s novel entitled “Lock and Key”. The data of this research is in the form of utterances and sentences that contained idiomatic expression. This research method used library research by applying content analysis method.

In this research, there are three statement of research problems: (1) What are the type of idiomatic expressions found in novel entitled “Lock and Key” by Sarah Dessen? (2) What are the classification of idiomatic expressions found in novel entitled “Lock and Key” by Sarah Dessen? (3) What are the connotative meaning of idioms used in novel entitled “Lock and Key” by Sarah Dessen? So that, the objectives of this research are: (1) To find out the type of idiomatic expressions in novel entitled “Lock and Key” by Sarah Dessen, (2) To find out the classification of idiomatic expressions in novel entitled “Lock and Key” by Sarah Dessen, (3) To know the connotative meaning of idioms in novel entitled “Lock and Key” by Sarah Dessen. At any rate, idiomatic expressions are very important for the English language learners either EFL (English as Foreign Language) or ESL (English as Second Language). This is caused of many idiomatic expressions cannot be understood grammatically. Even, in translating idiomatic expressions, we cannot translate them literally (word by word). An idiom is a special feature of language that has a specific form or style presents only in a language. One of the challenges in learning English language resides in the use of idiom. State Islamic Institute (IAIN) of Tulungagung. Faculty of Tarbiyah and Teacher Training.

An Analysis of Idiomatic Expression in “Lock and Key” Novel by Sarah Dessen.

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