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Becoming_aware [experiential_change]
Words in this frame have to do with a Cognizer adding some Phenomenon to their model of the world. They are similar to Coming-to-believe words, except the latter generally involve reasoning from Evidence.
The words in this frame take direct objects that denote entities in the world, and indicate awareness of those entities, without necessarily giving any information about the content of the Cognizer's belief or knowledge. These words also resemble perception words, since creatures often become aware of things by perceiving them.
Later that night|T, they|Cog found the barely-alive victim|Phen inside the Red Hall estate flat.
Almost immediately|T, the police|Cog discovered the wrought-iron crypt gate|Phen swinging open.
In the bag on the tableI|Cog could vaguely|Degdiscern two bottles of wine and several cartons of cakes and other goodies|Phen.
People passing through|Cog recognize it|Phen from afar, by the clouds of coal dust darkening the air|Evid.
General Grammatical Observations: Passive forms of the verbs in this frame can occur with extraposed clauses expressing Phenomenon:
That year it was discovered that consumers preferred the older model|Phen.
It is not always recognized how much work goes into a dinner party|Phen.
The words in this frame take direct objects that denote entities in the world, and indicate awareness of those entities, without necessarily giving any information about the content of the Cognizer's belief or knowledge. These words also resemble perception words, since creatures often become aware of things by perceiving them.
Later that night|T, they|Cog found the barely-alive victim|Phen inside the Red Hall estate flat.
Almost immediately|T, the police|Cog discovered the wrought-iron crypt gate|Phen swinging open.
In the bag on the tableI|Cog could vaguely|Degdiscern two bottles of wine and several cartons of cakes and other goodies|Phen.
People passing through|Cog recognize it|Phen from afar, by the clouds of coal dust darkening the air|Evid.
General Grammatical Observations: Passive forms of the verbs in this frame can occur with extraposed clauses expressing Phenomenon:
That year it was discovered that consumers preferred the older model|Phen.
It is not always recognized how much work goes into a dinner party|Phen.
Properties
- ID
- #20
- Entry
- frm_becoming_aware
- Namespace
- Experiential.Change
- FrameNet version
- Becoming_aware (fn_1.7_2023)
- Domains
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- Ontological type
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- English name
- Becoming_aware
Core Frame Elements (5)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
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| Cognizer |
The Cognizer is the person who becomes aware of a Phenomenon. It is normally expressed as an External Argument.
Pat|Cog discovered a great little restaurant in Soho. |
category
sentient
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| Instrument |
The Cognizer uses an Instrument to (enable themselves to) become aware of the Phenomenon. In some cases, the Instrument may appear in subject position.
Olson says the deputy came out to the farm and detected a radioactive substance with his Geiger counter|ins. |
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| Means |
This FE identifes the Means by which the Cognizer becomes aware of the Phenomenon.
By opening the book to page 10|Mns, you will find the Van Eerdens' number. |
category
state_of_affairs
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| Phenomenon |
Thm Phenomenon is the entity or situation in the world of which a Cognizer becomes aware. It is normally expressed as an Object:
Pat discovered a great little restaurant in Soho. |
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| Topic |
Topic indicates the general field within which the Phenomenon is found.
Scientists attempt to make discoveries about the laws of nature|Top. |
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FE Core Set(s) and Excludes
CoreSet
Phenomenon
Topic
CoreSet
Cognizer
Instrument
Means
Peripheral Frame Elements (7)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree |
This FE identifies the Degree to which becoming aware is occurring.
Sue could faintly|Deg discern the shape of a skull under Cheeks ' plump face. |
category
degree
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| Evidence |
The Evidence is some fact that allows the Cognizer to become aware of something. It is normally expressed with PP-from:
We discovered from their job performance that they were well-trained. |
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| Ground |
The Ground is the background or context against which a Cognizer becomes aware of a Phenomenon. It is normally expressed by a locative PP:
Pat discovered a great little restaurant in Soho. I noticed a hint of sarcasm in her voice. |
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| Manner |
This FE identifes the Manner in which becoming aware occurs.
Pupils quickly|Manr discern what is acceptable to the teacher and merely aim to fulfil those expectations. |
category
manner
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| Purpose |
The goal that the Cognizer has in mind, which they believe to be accomplishable by finding the Phenomenon.
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category
state_of_affairs
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| State |
The State indicates the state or situation of the Phenomenon at the time when the Cognizer becomes aware of it. It is normally expressed by a Predicate expression (e.g. a PP or a participial VP):
We discovered the children playing in the pantry. |
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| Time |
This FE identifies the Time when the Cognizer becomes aware of the Phenomenon.
Robbie had wondered if they would be able to find the path at night|T. |
category
time
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Extra-thematic Frame Elements (5)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Circumstances |
Circumstances describe the state of the world (at a particular time and place) which is specifically independent of the event itself and any of its participants.
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| Explanation |
The Explanation denotes a proposition from which the main clause (headed by the target) logically follows. This often means that the Explanation causes the target's proposition, but not in all cases.
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category
state_of_affairs
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| Frequency |
his frame element is defined as the number of times an event occurs per some unit of time. A Frequency expression answers the question how often.
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| Particular_iteration |
Expressions marked with this extra-thematic FE modify a non-iterative use of the target, and indicate that it is conceived as embedded within an iterated series of similar events or states. In addition, most expressions of Particular_iteration indicate which instance of the series is being referred to.
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| Period_of_iterations |
This FE is minimally distinct from Duration and Duration_of final_state in that the clause described is conveyed to be iterative.
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Frame-Frame Relations (2)
Inheritance
Using
Lexical Units (28)
| LU | Type | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| chance.v | — | FN: discover unintentionally or unexpectedly |
| chance.v | — | FN: to encounter a new phenomenon and attribute the encounter to luck |
| come.v | — | FN: encounter a new phenomenon |
| come.v | — | FN: discover a new phenomenon. |
| descry.v | — | COD: catch sight of. |
| detect.v | — | COD: discover or identify the presence or existence of. |
| discern.v | — | FN: to recognize with the eyes or other senses |
| discover.v | — | COD: become aware of (a fact or situation). |
| discovery.n | — | COD: the action or process of discovering or being discovered. |
| encounter.v | — | FN: unexpectedly discover |
| espy.v | — | COD: catch sight of |
| fall.v | — | FN: (usually of eyes) encounter unexpectedly |
| find out.v | — | FN: discover information or a fact. |
| find.v | — | FN: to perceive a phenomenon, either by chance or deliberately |
| find.v | — | FN: to percieve oneself as being in a certain location or state |
| happen.v | — | COD: come across by chance. |
| learn.v | — | COD: become aware of by information or from observation. |
| locate.v | — | FN: to discover an entity or a piece of knowledge without attempting to do so |
| note.v | — | COD: pay attention to. |
| notice.v | — | COD: become aware of. |
| observe.v | — | FN: detect a phenomenon |
| perceive.v | — | COD: become aware or conscious of. |
| pick up.v | — | FN: notice |
| recognize.v | — | COD: identify as already known; know again. |
| register.v | — | COD: become aware of. |
| spot.v | — | COD: see, notice, or recognize (someone or something) that is difficult to detect or sought-after. |
| spy out.v | — | FN: to catch sight of, discover |
| tell.v | — | FN: to recognize with one or more of the senses |
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