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Daring [agentive]
An Agent performs some Action which is considered imprudent. This frame is distinct from Attempt in that the danger that the Agent puts themselves in by performing the Action is profiled. The danger is not spelled out, but generally the Action has a possibility or likelihood of causing social or physical harm to the Agent.
I risked taking another look.
I risked taking another look.
Properties
- ID
- #374
- Entry
- frm_daring
- Namespace
- Eventive.Agentive
- FrameNet version
- Daring (fn_1.7_2023)
- Domains
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- Types
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- Ontological type
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- English name
- Daring
Core Frame Elements (2)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Action |
This FE denotes the Action taken by the Agent.
I chanced a peek at myself. |
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| Agent |
The individual that performs the Action, resulting in danger to themself.
I do n't think you|age should hazard the ascent in the dark , that 's all . |
category
sentient
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— |
Peripheral Frame Elements (4)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manner |
Any description of the risking action which is not covered by more specific FEs, including secondary effects (quietly, loudly), and general descriptions comparing events (the same way). In addition, it may indicate salient characteristics of an Agent that also affect the action (presumptuously, coldly, deliberately, eagerly, carefully).
If you carelessly chance going back there, you deserve what you get. |
category
manner
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| Place |
The location where the Agent risks doing the Action.
Back in his room, he risked peeking inside. |
category
locative_relation
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— |
| Purpose |
The purpose for which the Action is performed.
He risked a look back to check for pursuit. |
category
state_of_affairs
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— |
| Time |
The time at which the Agent dares to perform the Action.
At dawn, the Captain chanced opening the hatch. |
category
time
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Extra-thematic Frame Elements (1)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Explanation |
The Explanation the Agent takes the risk.
She risked a disguise since they already had a photo of her. |
category
state_of_affairs
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Frame-Frame Relations (1)
Inheritance
Lexical Units (10)
| LU | Type | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| audacious.a | — | FN: having a propensity to risk, especially social censure. |
| audaciousness.n | — | FN: the inclination to take risks |
| audacity.n | — | FN: the inclination to take risks |
| chance.n | — | COD: a possibility of something happening. |
| chance.v | — | COD: risk. |
| dare.v | — | COD: take the risk of. |
| hazard.v | — | COD: risk to chance. |
| risk.n | — | COD: the possibility that something unpleasant will happen. |
| risk.v | — | COD: act in such a way as to incur the risk of. |
| venture.v | — | COD: undertake a risky or daring journey or course of action. |
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