REPRESENTASI FRAME DALAM LATAR BELAKANG WACANA TAJUK TENTANG TERORISME

Abstract

This study aims to describe the representations of frames in the backgrounds of
editorials on terrorism. It uses the critical pragmatic approach combining pragmatics and
critical discourse analysis (CDA). There are three frames in the editorials on terrorism in
four national dailies in Indonesia (Suara Pembaruan, Republika, Kompas, and Koran Tempo)
in accordance with their ideologies (historical backgrounds and affiliations). The study
proves that the three frames are systematically represented in the backgrounds of editorials
on terrorism. Suara Pembaruan, Republika, Kompas, and Koran Tempo represent their frames
in their own ways. Each daily uses the background to present information or opinions
according to its frame.