GASTRONOMIC EXPRESSIONS IN JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS' POETRY AND THEY PRESERVE CULINARY CULTURE IN INDONESIA

Abstract

This study This study describes the characteristics of gastronomic poetry expressions by students of SMPN 10 Malang stimulated by YouTube media. Using a qualitative descriptive approach, text analysis was conducted on 33 student poems discussing various Indonesian cuisines. The data were analyzed through reduction, presentation, and conclusion drawing. The results show that students construct vivid sensory experiences utilizing denotative and connotative diction, five types of imagery (visual, olfactory, tactile, gustatory, auditory), and diverse figures of speech. Crucially, the study highlights a natural complexity of expression, where students combine multiple images and figures of speech in a single line to describe textures, aromas, and tastes. This proves digital media effectively builds culinary cultural identity appreciation for Generation Alpha without requiring direct experience.