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Mental_activity [mental_activity]
In this frame, a Sentient_entity has some activity of the mind operating on a particular Content or about a particular Topic. The particular activity may be perceptual, emotional, or more generally cognitive. This non-lexical frame is intended primarily for inheritance.
Properties
- ID
- #1710
- Entry
- frm_mental_activity
- Namespace
- Experiential.Mental_activity
- FrameNet version
- Mental_activity (fn_1.7_2023)
- Domains
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- Types
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- Ontological type
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- English name
- Mental_activity
Core Frame Elements (4)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Content |
The situation or state-of-affairs that the Sentient_entity's attention is focussed on.
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category
content
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— |
| Expressor |
Expressor is the body part that reveals the Sentient_entity's state to the observer.
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— | — |
| Sentient_entity |
The individual whose mind has a particular piece of Content in it, or, more generically portrayed, whose mind is focussed on a particular Topic.
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category
sentient
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— |
| Topic |
A description of the kind of Content in the Sentient_entity's attention in terms of an idea which is salient throughout the Content.
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— | — |
FE Core Set(s) and Excludes
Excludes
Expressor
Sentient_entity
Peripheral Frame Elements (3)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manner |
Any description of the cognitive act which is not covered by more specific FEs, including secondary effects (quietly, loudly), and general descriptions comparing events (the same way). In addition, it may indicate salient characteristics of a Sentient_entity that also affect the action (presumptuously, coldly, deliberately, eagerly, carefully).
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category
manner
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— |
| Role |
The category that an element of the Content is considered to belong to.
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| Time |
The time interval during which the Sentient_entity has the Content in their attention.
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category
time
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— |
Extra-thematic Frame Elements (3)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree |
This FE identifies the Degree to which an event occurs.
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category
degree
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— |
| Evidence |
The source of awareness or knowledge of the Content.
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| Paradigm |
The system of knowledge which serves as the basis for the Sentient_entity's awareness.
The formation of black holes should be understood in astrophysic terms. |
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Frame-Frame Relations (8)
Inheritance
Using
Lexical Units (0)
No lexical units
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None.
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