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Motion_directional [change]
In this frame a Theme moves in a certain Direction which is often determined by gravity or other natural, physical forces. The Theme is not necessarily a self-mover.
The paper fell to the floor.
The girl dropped 13 stories to her death.
The paper fell to the floor.
The girl dropped 13 stories to her death.
Properties
- ID
- #362
- Entry
- frm_motion_directional
- Namespace
- Eventive.Change
- FrameNet version
- Motion_directional (fn_1.7_2023)
- Domains
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- Types
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- Ontological type
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- English name
- Motion_directional
Core Frame Elements (6)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area |
This FE identifies the general Area in which motion takes place when the motion is understood to be irregular or not to consist of a single, linear path.
Soot-contaminated snow falls in Slovakia's mountainous regions. |
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| Direction |
The direction of motion of the Theme. Direction characterizes the Path of motion according to some system of orientation, most often that imposed by gravity.
I hope your egg does n't fall down|dir . |
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| Goal |
The Goal is the location the Theme ends up in (often unintentionally).
The rivals both fell backwards into empty space. |
category
goal
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| Path |
Path refers to (a part of) the ground over which the Theme travels or to a landmark past which the Theme travels.
The boys plummeted down the stairs into the basement. |
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| Source |
The Source is the location the Theme occupies before the Motion occurs. The man toppled from the passenger seat|Src into the road.
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category
source
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| Theme |
The Theme is the entity that changes location.
In 1977, Nigel|Thm plunged to his death in his car on a mountain road in southern France. |
category
physical_object
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FE Core Set(s) and Excludes
CoreSet
Direction
Goal
Path
Source
Excludes
Area
Direction
Goal
Path
Source
Peripheral Frame Elements (9)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carrier |
The Carrier is the means of conveyance of the Theme.
Nigel plunged to his death in his car|Car on a mountain road in southern France. |
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| Degree |
The extent to which the Theme crosses boundary as it enters a Goal region or exits a Source region.
Sucking in a deep breath, he plunged fully into the cold water |
category
degree
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| Distance |
Distance identifies a phrase that characterizes the extent of motion of the Theme.
The student plunged from a road bridge more than 100 feet|Dist to his death. |
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| Duration |
Duration is used for the length of time for which the Motion takes place.
In one storm , 46 inches of rain fell in 24 hours|Dur . |
category
duration
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| Manner |
This FE identifies the Manner in which the Motion takes place.
A few heavy spots of rain fell on the pavement like coins|Mnr. |
category
manner
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| Means |
An event whereby the motion of the Theme comes about.
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category
state_of_affairs
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| Place |
This FE identifies the Place where motion specified by Source, Path or Goal occurs.
In the kitchen, the towel dropped onto the floor. |
category
locative_relation
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| Speed |
This FE identifies the Speed at which the motion occurs.
Michelle toppled slowly|Spd to the floor. |
category
speed
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| Time |
This FE identifies the Time when the Motion occurs.
In 1977 Nigel plunged to his death in his car on a mountain road in southern France. |
category
time
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Extra-thematic Frame Elements (7)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Circumstances |
The state of the world as the action occurs.
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| Depictive |
This FE identifies any Depictive phrase describing the the state of the Theme during the motion.
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| Explanation |
Any state of affairs or event from which the particular direction motion logically follows.
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category
state_of_affairs
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| Path_shape |
The shape formed by the path followed by the Theme.
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| Point_of_contact |
This FE is used for expressing some part of the Theme participant that makes contact with a horizontal surface.
With a loud thump, the monster fell on its back|poi, the earth trembling as he hit the ground. |
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| Purpose |
The state of affairs that the agentive Theme hopes to bring about by moving in a particular direction.
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category
state_of_affairs
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| Result |
This FE identifies the Result of the motion.
Marie shoved Simon, and he toppled over. |
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Frame-Frame Relations (4)
Inheritance
Metaphorical_projection
Using
Lexical Units (11)
| LU | Type | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| angle.v | — | FN: to move at an angle (linear incline in comparison to some point) |
| descend.v | — | FN: to move downward due to a physical force such as gravity |
| dip.v | — | FN: to proceed downwards due to a physical force |
| drop.n | — | FN: The event in which a Theme moves towards some Goal, typically downwards |
| drop.v | — | COD: fall vertically. |
| fall.v | — | COD: move from a higher to a lower level, typically rapidly and without control |
| plummet.v | — | COD: fall or drop straight down at high speed. |
| plunge.v | — | COD: fall or move suddenly and uncontrollably. |
| rise.v | — | FN: to move in an upward direction |
| slant.v | — | FN: to lean in one direction |
| topple.v | — | COD: overbalance and fall. |
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