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Attempting_and_resolving_scenario [agentive]
An Agent has a particular Goal in mind, and then uses some Means that they believe will bring about the Goal. The Agent succeeds or fails inasmuch as the result of the Means action matches the Goal.
Properties
- ID
- #1683
- Entry
- frm_attempting_and_resolving_scenario
- Namespace
- Eventive.Agentive
- FrameNet version
- Attempting_and_resolving_scenario (fn_1.7_2023)
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- Ontological type
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- English name
- Attempting_and_resolving_scenario
Core Frame Elements (1)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agent |
The Agent makes an attempt to achieve a Goal.
John attempted to climb Mt. Everest. |
category
sentient
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— |
Core Unexpressed Frame Elements (1)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goal |
The Goal is what the Agent attempts to achieve.
John attempted to climb Mt. Everest GOAL. |
category
state_of_affairs
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— |
Peripheral Frame Elements (6)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manner |
The manner in which the Agent attempts to achieve the Goal.
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— | — |
| Means |
This FE identifies the Means action performed by the Agent which they hope will bring about their Goal.
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category
state_of_affairs
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— |
| Outcome |
The Outcome is the failure or success of an attempt to achieve a Goal.
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— | — |
| Place |
The place where an attempt is made.
On the bridge he attempted to put the wig on. |
category
locative_relation
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| Purpose |
The purpose for which the Agent attempts to achieve the Goal.
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— | — |
| Time |
This FE identifies the Time when the attempt occurs.
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category
time
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Extra-thematic Frame Elements (1)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration |
The time period over which the attempts take place.
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category
duration
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Frame-Frame Relations (6)
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