Thematic Progression Analysis in CNN Sport News “World Cup Qatar 2022”

Abstract

This study was conducted to identify the Thematic Progression Pattern observed in CNN Sport News that highlight the final world cup 2022 match between Argentina vs France. The study focuses to investigate Thematic Progression Patterns present in news articles, particularly focusing on the 2022 World Cup Grand Final in Qatar as reported on edition.cnn.com. Employing a descriptive-qualitative research design, the data analysis utilizes Partridge’s (2012) theory to identify the Thematic Progression Patterns. The findings reveal three distinct patterns: Constant Theme, Linear Theme, and Split Rheme. In addition, Constant Theme emerges as the predominant pattern, observed in five sentences for each theme and rheme.