ABSTRACT
Manipulating the use of language in speaking can usually show the power and solidarity of the speaker. The purpose of this study is to explore the use of language, especially the use of linguistic features and strategies, which were used by the judges and participants in the talent show “Indonesia's Next Top Model Cycle 2” to show power and solidarity. A qualitative method was used, taking up the conversation between the judges and the participants, which can be seen from the transcript of the dialogue on the YouTube channel. The results showed that the relationships among the judges were superior and solidary and superior and not solidary, whereas the relationships between the judges and the participants were equal and not solidary and equal and solidary. The linguistic features of pronouns and linguistic strategies used by the judges and participants showed their respective characteristics to show strength and solidarity. Judges have more power to use pronouns and have strategies for power and dominance when speaking than the participants, in which they just have to listen and be silent. The power of the judges to have an impact on that is solidarity and non-solidarity with each other.
