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Fall_for [experiential_change]
A Victim comes to have incorrect beliefs as a result of exposure to a Deception. The Deception is necessarily orchestrated by one or more agents, though these are not expressible by the LUs in this frame.
The public|vic was too clever to fall for the type of propaganda prevalent in London at the time|dec.
The public|vic was too clever to fall for the type of propaganda prevalent in London at the time|dec.
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- ID
- #2572
- Entry
- frm_fall_for
- Namespace
- Experiential.Change
- FrameNet version
- Fall_for (fn_1.7_2023)
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- English name
- Fall_for
Core Frame Elements (2)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
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| Deception |
The Deception is perceived by the Victim, leading to false beliefs. The Deception, orchestrated by an agent or agents with the intention of deception, may be any misinformation, event, or situation perceived by the Victim.
Even the smartest person can fall for a cleverly-designed scam|dec. |
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| Victim |
The Victim has false beliefs as a result of exposure to a Deception|dec.
Seventeen respected scientists|vic fell for the lie before it was revealed as a hoax. |
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Peripheral Frame Elements (4)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree |
The Degree to which the Victim believes the Deception.
He fell for it completely|deg. Thankfully I only partially|deg fell for the scam. |
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| Manner |
A description of the way Victim is deceived which is not covered by more specific FEs.
I can't believe she so gullibly|man fell for his lies and flattery. |
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| Place |
The Place where the Victim falls for the Deception.
Young children were found to accept ridiculous ideas in the classroom which they would fall for at home|pla. |
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| Time |
The Time when the Victim falls for the Deception.
They fell for it immediately|tim. |
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time
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Frame-Frame Relations (2)
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Lexical Units (3)
| LU | Type | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| buy.v | — | FN: be convinced by. |
| fall for.v | — | FN: be deceived; come to have false beliefs or come to an incorrect conclusion as a result of deception. |
| swallow.v | — | FN: accept without question. |
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