The Function of Directive Speech Acts in the Drama Script Cantik Itu Luka by Jessy Segitiga

This research aims to determine the function of directive illocutionary speech acts in the drama script "Cantik Itu Luka" by Jessy Segitiga. The method used in this research is a qualitative descriptive research method. The data collection technique used is listening and taking notes. The research data sources are primary data sources (fragments of dialogue which are thought to contain directive speech act functions in the drama script Cantik Itu Luka by Jessy Segitiga) and secondary data sources (journals, theses, books). Data analysis techniques are carried out by describing and recording data that has been determined by examining an object. The directive function in the drama script "Cantik Itu Luka" by Jessy Segitiga can be concluded regarding the types of directive speech functions obtained, namely the directive function of questions, commands, requests, advice, prohibitions, giving permission. The results of the analysis show that the fragments in the drama script "Cantik Itu Luka by Jessy Segitiga" are dominant in the directive function of questions with 30 data with a percentage of 50% of the total data of 60 data. which states that in the drama script "Cantik Itu Luka” by Jessy Segitiga" there are more question sentences which aim at the speaker expressing the desire that the interlocutor convey to the speaker whether the proposition is true or not true.