Deconstructing Meaning: A Morphological Analysis of Content Words in Edith Tiempo's Poems

This study explores how Edith Tiempo constructs meaning in her poetry through morphological linearity. This refers to the arrangement of morphemes, the building blocks of words. Analyzing six poems, it reveals Tiempo's skillful manipulation of free and bound morphemes within content words (nouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs). Each poem exemplifies how the poet uses affixation to achieve specific effects and create richness. Employing qualitative research design, with specific utilization of linguistic analytical description focusing on the meticulous examination of the morphological structures within content words, the findings demonstrate Tiempo's mastery of language. By strategically deploying morphological linearity, she crafts impactful expressions through the interplay of meaning within morphemes. This study further suggests her poems hold value as educational tools, offering examples for teaching grammatical concepts. It also recommends expanding a proposed monograph on content word morphology to encompass a wider range of literature, fostering a deeper appreciation for language and poetic artistry.