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Social_event [phenomenon]
A Social_event occurs at which Attendees are present to conduct a social function or joint activity. The Social_event is often a party or celebration, in which case it is possible to express someone who is being honored (the Beneficiary) or its function may be to celebrate an Occasion at which Attendees are present. Often, a specific Attendee, the Host, provides a venue for people to gather.
Sue threw a [party|Soc] for Bob's birthday.
Who will host the Olympic games|Soc in eight years?
Sue threw a [party|Soc] for Bob's birthday.
Who will host the Olympic games|Soc in eight years?
Properties
- ID
- #125
- Entry
- frm_social_event
- Namespace
- Eventive.Phenomenon
- FrameNet version
- Social_event (fn_1.7_2023)
- Domains
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- Types
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- Ontological type
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- English name
- Social_event
Core Frame Elements (1)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
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| Attendee |
Attendee is used for the people who come to the Social_event.
The whole group|Att attended the party. |
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Core Unexpressed Frame Elements (1)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social_event |
This FE identifies the Social_event itself.
The department [picnic|Soc] was lots of fun. |
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Peripheral Frame Elements (5)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree |
This FE identifies the Degree to which the Social_event occurs.
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category
degree
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| Duration |
This FE identifies the Duration of time for which the Social_event is ongoing.
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category
duration
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— |
| Manner |
This FE identifies the Manner in which the Social_event occurs.
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category
manner
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| Place |
This FE identifies the Place where the Social_event occurs.
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category
locative_relation
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| Time |
This FE identifies the Time when the Social_event occurs.
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category
time
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Extra-thematic Frame Elements (10)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beneficiary |
The person for whom the Social_event is held.
I threw a party for Josef. |
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| Descriptor |
A characteristic of the social_event.
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| Frequency |
This FE describes how often the Social_event occurs.
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| Host |
The Host is the person or organization that hosts the Social_event. In cases where an individual stands in for an organization, the host may be marked twice.
Ron threw a party. President Reagan hosted a state banquet. The FE Host is also used in ambiguous cases, such as: church [picnic|Soc]. |
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| Name |
The Name of the Social_event.
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| Occasion |
The Occasion for which the Social_event is held.
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| Period_of_iterations |
COD: The length of time from when the event denoted by the target began to be repeated to when it stopped.
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| Purpose |
The reason the Social_event is being held.
We threw a banquet to raise awareness to our cause. |
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| Refreshment |
Refreshment is used for the meal, food or drinks that are served at the Social_event.
I enjoy a tasteful dinner|Ref party. I attended a cocktail|Ref party and drank myself silly. First layer: I attended a [banquet|Soc] on Saturday. Second layer: I attended a [banquet|Ref] on Saturday. |
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| Style |
This FE identifies the Style of the Social_event and its level of formality, indicating appropriate dress for participants and/or the kind of activities in which they engage.
Lee hosted a formal party. Abby's garden|Sty party was successful. |
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Frame-Frame Relations (3)
Inheritance
Using
Lexical Units (26)
| LU | Type | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| ball.n | — | COD: a formal social gathering for dancing. |
| banquet.n | — | COD: an elaborate and formal meal for many people. |
| barbecue.n | — | COD: an outdoor meal or gathering at which meat, fish, or other food is grilled on a rack over an open fire. |
| bash.n | — | COD: usu. with modifier a party or social event. |
| benefit.n | — | FN: A social event held with the host's intended purpose being to raise money for some cause. |
| celebration.n | — | FN: an event honoring a special occasion |
| dance.n | — | COD: a social gathering at which people dance. |
| dinner-party.n | — | COD: a social occasion at which guests eat dinner together. |
| dinner.n | — | COD: a formal evening meal, typically one in honour of a person or event. |
| fair.n | — | COD: a gathering of stalls and amusements for public entertainment. |
| feast.n | — | COD: a large meal, especially a celebratory one. NB: certain religious days are called "feasts" - these are not social events. |
| festival.n | — | COD: day or period of celebration or an organized series of concerts, films. |
| fete.n | — | FN: a party |
| function.n | — | FN: a gathering or celebration. |
| gala.n | — | COD: a festive entertainment or performance |
| get-together.n | — | FN: a social gathering of individuals |
| host.v | — | COD: act as host (person who receives or entertains other people as guests) at (an event) |
| jollification.n | — | COD: merrymaking. |
| meeting.n | — | FN: an assembly of people |
| party.n | — | COD: a social gathering of invited guests, typically involving eating, drinking, and entertainment. |
| picnic.n | — | COD: a packed meal eaten outdoors, or an occasion when such a meal is eaten. |
| rave.n | — | COD: lively party involving dancing and drinking |
| reception.n | — | COD: a formal social occasion held to welcome someone or celebrate an event. |
| shindig.n | — | COD: a large, lively party. |
| social.n | — | COD: an informal social gathering organized by the members of a particular club or group. |
| soiree.n | — | FN: party |
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