Phrasal Verbs in Inside Out Movie

Abstract

This study aims to investigate the use of phrasal verbs in the Inside Out movie, focusing on two main objectives: (1) to classify the types of phrasal verbs in terms of idiomatic and non-idiomatic categories, and (2) to explore the meanings of these phrasal verbs. The data of this study were collected from the utterances containing phrasal verbs in the movie script, using document analysis technique. The analysis was conducted utilizing the framework by McCarthy and O'Dell’s (2004). The study reveals a total 58 phrasal verbs, with 37 classified as non-idiomatic and 21 as idiomatic. In addition, there are two meanings of the phrasal verbs, some of which are used more than once. The most frequently used phrasal verbs are "look at," which appears eight times, and "get back," which appears six times. The analysis indicates that the use of phrasal verbs in the movie is influenced by the genre of the film, which is a family-friendly, animated comedy. This genre often employs straightforward, nonidiomatic language, making the dialogue accessible to its you audience. The findings of this study also suggest that phrasal verbs play an essential role in cinematic language, whose target audience are children. Where non-idiomatic expressions are more prevalent due to the nature of the genre. The study provides an implication for linguistic studies, particularly in understanding how language is used in cinematic contexts.