Author(s): Reyza Amalia, Andayani, Muhammad Rohmadi

Abstract: This study aims to explain and describe the form of teacher’s persuasive speech acts in learning Indonesian class VIII during the Covid-19 pandemic. This research uses descriptive qualitative research.The research design used in this research is content analysis. Based on the research method and design, the data generated in this study are the teacher’s persuasive speeches orally and in writing in Indonesian language learning at SMPN 2 Puger during the Covid-19 pandemic.Data collection techniques in this study used direct and indirect techniques. The findings of the form of persuasive speech acts in this study there are 5 types of speech acts, namely assertive speech acts, directive speech acts, expressive speech acts, commissive speech acts, and declarative speech acts.

Keywords: speech act, persuasion, teacher, Indonesian language learning.

Article Info: Received: 02 Oct 2021; Received in revised form: 14 Nov 2021; Accepted: 19 Nov 2021; Available online: 27 Nov 2021

DOI: 10.22161/ijels.66.15