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Level_of_light [gradable]
There is a gradable amount of light in a particular Location. In some cases the Source of light may be indicated instead of the Location.
The small print was bearly readable by the light of the very|Deg dim torch.
Tal flew over the barrier and into the dark tunnel|Loc.
The negetive LUs in this frame can be used metaphorically to describe time periods which can be characterized as bad or lacking in awareness, as shown in the following examples:
The custody of the era brought about a dark period during which the written word was forgotten and art had disappeared|Loc.
Clinton is shrewd to solidify political support during these dark days|Loc.
The small print was bearly readable by the light of the very|Deg dim torch.
Tal flew over the barrier and into the dark tunnel|Loc.
The negetive LUs in this frame can be used metaphorically to describe time periods which can be characterized as bad or lacking in awareness, as shown in the following examples:
The custody of the era brought about a dark period during which the written word was forgotten and art had disappeared|Loc.
Clinton is shrewd to solidify political support during these dark days|Loc.
Properties
- ID
- #2712
- Entry
- frm_level_of_light
- Namespace
- Attribute.Gradable
- FrameNet version
- Level_of_light (fn_1.7_2023)
- Domains
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- Types
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- Ontological type
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- English name
- Level_of_light
Core Frame Elements (2)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Location |
The place whose amout of light is being described. The Location can also be a location in time, as seen in the second example below:
She hid from the man in a dark corner|Loc. We set off on our journey on a dark night|Loc. |
category
location
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| Source |
The entity from which the light eminates.
A dim lamp swung over the entrance to the castle. |
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FE Core Set(s) and Excludes
CoreSet
Location
Source
Peripheral Frame Elements (1)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree |
The degree of the amount of light.
The room was totally|Deg dark. |
category
degree
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Extra-thematic Frame Elements (1)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Descriptor |
A characteristic of the level of light not covered by a more specific frame element.
The hall was unusually dark when she stepped out of the apartment. |
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Frame-Frame Relations (1)
Inheritance
Lexical Units (12)
| LU | Type | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| black.a | — | FN: completely devoid of light |
| bright.a | — | FN: having a relatively large amount of light |
| dark.a | — | FN: having a relative lack of light |
| dim.a | — | FN: having only a small amount of light |
| light.a | — | FN: bright; having a relatively large amount of light |
| lighted.a | — | FN: eminating a level of light |
| lightless.a | — | FN: lacking light |
| moonless.a | — | FN: lacking light from the moon |
| shady.a | — | FN: blocking light, usually from the sun |
| sunless.a | — | FN: lacking light from the sun |
| sunny.a | — | FN: brightly lit by the sun |
| unlighted.a | — | FN: not lighted, not lit |
None.
None.
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