Presupposition Triggers and Contextual Meanings in The Amazing World of Gumball Episode 1: A Semantic Analysis

Fauzi, Muhammad Munzir Aldino (2025) Presupposition Triggers and Contextual Meanings in The Amazing World of Gumball Episode 1: A Semantic Analysis. Presupposition Triggers and Contextual Meanings in The Amazing World of Gumball Episode 1: A Semantic Analysis. pp. 1-11.

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This research aims to analyze presupposition triggers in The Amazing World of Gumball, a popular British animated series that combines humor, sarcasm, and diverse animation styles. The study explores the linguistic elements that trigger presuppositions within the dialogues of the series, focusing on selected episodes. Using a qualitative research method as outlined by Sofaer (1999), this study enables a deeper understanding of how language functions in animated storytelling, particularly in conveying implied meanings. The analysis uses Yule’s (1996) theories to identify and explain presupposition triggers. Four specific scenes are analyzed with contextual explanations to show how presuppositions appear and function in the story. The findings highlight how presuppositions enhance humor, convey messages, and influence audience understanding. This study provides a clearer view of presupposition theory and its use in analyzing dialogues within animated series. Keyword: Presupposition Triggers,meaning,context

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