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Attempt_action_scenario [agentive]
This frame represents the core action of an Attempt, where an Agent has a Goal and performs some Means action that they believe will achieve the Goal. See its two perspectivized frames for further information.
Properties
- ID
- #3020
- Entry
- frm_attempt_action_scenario
- Namespace
- Eventive.Agentive
- FrameNet version
- Attempt_action_scenario (fn_1.7_2023)
- Domains
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- Types
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- Ontological type
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- English name
- Attempt_action_scenario
Core Frame Elements (1)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agent |
The Agent makes an attempt to achieve a Goal via some Means
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. |
category
state_of_affairs
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Peripheral Frame Elements (5)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manner |
The Manner in which the Agent makes the attempt.
He made his final attempt secretly|man. |
category
manner
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| Means |
This FE identifies the Means by which an attempt occurs.
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category
state_of_affairs
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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 reason for which the Agent attempts 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 (7)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Circumstances |
The state of the world (at a particular time and place) which is independent of the the attempt of the Agent to achieve the Goal.
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| Condition |
The conditions under which the the Agent attempts the Goal.
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| Depictive |
The Depictive is a phrase which describes the Agent.
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| Duration |
The time peiod over which the attempts take place.
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category
duration
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| Frequency |
This frame element is defined as the number of times the Attemping event occurs per some unit of time.
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| Outcome |
The Outcome is the failure or success of an attempt to achieve a Goal.
John's third failed attempt began propitiously. |
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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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Frame-Frame Relations (4)
Perspective
Precedes
SubFrame
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