Analisis Kata Sifat dalam Satua Kala Rau

This study aims to analyze the morphological forms and syntactic and semantic functions of adjectives in Satua Kala Rau, a Balinese folktale presented in prose form. The data source is the Balinese-language text of Satua Kala Rau, which was examined using documentation, reading, and note-taking techniques. This study employed a descriptive qualitative method by identifying, classifying, and analyzing adjectives based on their morphemic structures, syntactic functions, and contextual meanings. The results of the analysis and grammatical reclassification identified 14 adjective data items that met the grammatical criteria. Morphologically, the data were dominated by basic or monomorphemic forms, such as gedé, aéng, sakti, idup, iwang, peteng, and palsu. In addition, the adjectival phrase nénten becik was identified, consisting of the negation element nénten and the adjective becik. In terms of syntactic function, the adjectives served attributive and predicative functions. The attributive function was found in the words sakti and palsu, while the predicative function was identified in gedé, aéng, idup, iwang, and peteng. Semantically, these adjectives describe the characters' physical characteristics and conditions, as well as changes in situations throughout the story. These findings indicate that adjectives contribute to descriptive elements and clarify the narrative development of Balinese oral literature