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Gesture [agentive]
The words in this frame have to do with non-verbal communication. Topic is not normally expressed with these words. This seems to be related to the absence of a verbal code in cases of gestural communication. Topic can be viewed as a partial characterization of a Message, but such partial characterization is either difficult or irrelevant in the absence of a verbal code.
I gestured with my hand for him to come over.
I gestured with my hand for him to come over.
Properties
- ID
- #36
- Entry
- frm_gesture
- Namespace
- Eventive.Agentive
- FrameNet version
- Gesture (fn_1.7_2023)
- Domains
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- Types
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- Ontological type
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- English name
- Gesture
Core Frame Elements (5)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Addressee |
This is the person to whom a non-verbal Message is communicated. It may be expressed as an NP Object or as a PP Complement: The teacher gestured us into the room. The teacher gestured to us to enter the room.
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category
sentient
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— |
| Body_part |
The Body_part is the specific body part of the Communicator which gestures.
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category
body_part
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— |
| Communicator |
This is the sentient entity that communicates a Message non-verbally. It is normally expressed as an External Argument: The teacher gestured us into the room.
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category
sentient
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— |
| Indicated_entity |
The Indicated_entity is the entity which the Communicator is pointing out to the Addressee as meaningful.
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— | — |
| Message |
This is the content of non-verbal communication. It may be expressed as a that-clause Complement, a to-marked infinitive VP Complement, or a directional PP Complement: The teacher gestured that it was time to leave. The teacher gestured to us to enter the room. The teacher gestured us into the room.
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category
message
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— |
FE Core Set(s) and Excludes
CoreSet
Body_part
Communicator
CoreSet
Indicated_entity
Message
Peripheral Frame Elements (5)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Instrument |
An Instrument that the Communicator uses to gesture to the Addressee together.
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| Manner |
Manner of performing an action
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category
manner
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— |
| Means |
An act performed by the Communicator that results in the successful transfer of a Message.
He signalled John to fold by touching his ear and leaning back|Mns. |
category
state_of_affairs
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— |
| Place |
The Place is where the gesturing occurs.
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category
locative_relation
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— |
| Time |
When the gesturing occus.
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category
time
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Frame-Frame Relations (1)
Inheritance
Lexical Units (8)
| LU | Type | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| beckon.v | — | COD: make a gesture to encourage or instruct someone to approach or follow |
| gesticulate.v | — | COD: gesture dramatically in place of or to emphasize speech |
| gesture.v | — | COD: make a gesture. |
| motion.v | — | COD: direct (someone) with a gesture. |
| nod.v | — | FN: lower and raise one's head slightly and briefly to convey a message |
| signal.n | — | COD: a gesture conveying information or an instruction |
| signal.v | — | COD: instruct or indicate by means of a signal. |
| wave.v | — | COD: move one's hand to and fro in greeting or as a signal |
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