https://ejournal.lppmunsap.org/index.php/reall <p style="user-select: auto;">ReALL (Research on Applied Linguistics and Literature) is a journal published by LPPM UNSAP &amp; the Department of English Literature of the Faculty of Humanities Universitas Sebelas April biannually in June and December (e-ISSN: 2963-4296). It publishes original papers researching and documenting issues in, but not limited to, applied linguistics and literature. ReALL accepts original research which studies any language. However, it is essential to bear in mind that the official language of the journal is English. </p> Fakultas Ilmu Budaya and LPPM Universitas Sebelas April en-US ReALL - Research on Applied Linguistics and Literature 2963-4296 https://ejournal.lppmunsap.org/index.php/reall/article/view/1647 <p>This study examines how readers in the modern era see death in Emily Dickinson's poem Because I Could Not Stop for Death. The study collected input from readers with varying backgrounds using reader response methods and investigated how various points of view affect how the symbolism of death is understood. The findings emphasize the significance of emotional and cultural circumstances in meaning construction by demonstrating how readers' opinions are strongly impacted by their own experiences. This study expands our understanding of the dynamic interaction between literary texts and readers.</p> Titis Salsa Firdausiah Neng Ita Izmi Habibah Wulan Agustin Thesa Izfadillah Copyright (c) 2025 ReALL - Research on Applied Linguistics and Literature 2025-06-30 2025-06-30 4 1 1 9 https://ejournal.lppmunsap.org/index.php/reall/article/view/1830 <p>This research analyzes the metaphorical meanings in the lyrics of Coldplay's song "Fix You" using a cognitive semantics approach, specifically the theories of Lakoff and Johnson (2003) for conceptual metaphors and Croft and Cruse (2004) for image schemas. The study aims to uncover the hidden meanings within the lyrics and understand how the songwriter, Chris Martin, conveys messages through figurative language. The methodology involves listening to the song lyrics, noting down relevant phrases, and then performing a descriptive analysis. The findings reveal two types of conceptual metaphors: orientational and ontological. Out of nine analyzed song lyrics, seven were identified as ontological metaphors and two as orientational metaphors. Correspondingly, the image schema analysis identified two space image schemes, one identity image scheme, and six existence image schemes. The research concludes that the lyrics of "Fix You" metaphorically depict someone navigating difficult times and seeking reunion after loss, using physical and abstract concepts to allow for varied interpretations by listeners.</p> Shafira Anastasya Dewi Copyright (c) 2025 ReALL - Research on Applied Linguistics and Literature 2025-06-30 2025-06-30 4 1 10 18