Abstract:
The purpose of this study was to determine the meaning of some optimistic and
pessimistic sentences and the realization process through identification of several
sentences based on Scheier and Carver's theory. This research uses a descriptive
qualitative approach. Data collection techniques in this study using identification
techniques. The source of this research is Asia VS Barat book. There are twentyfour
examples of optimistic sentences and twenty-four pessimistic sentences taken
from this Asia VS Barat book. The results showed that the number of optimism
and pessimistic sentences had a significantly different number. So, it can be
concluded that there are two types of optimism and pessimism along with
examples of their sentences contained in this Asia VS Barat book.
