Receiving_scenario

Definition:

The sequence beginning with the Recipient not having the Theme and ending with the Recipient in possession of the Theme.
Semantic Type
Non-Lexical Frame

FEs:

Core:
Donor [don]
Semantic Type
Source
The person who gives the Theme to the Recipient.

Recipient []
The person who acts to come into possession of the Theme.

Theme []
Semantic Type
Physical_object
The entity that changes possession, beginning in the possession of the Donor and ending up with the Recipient.
Non-Core:

Means [mea]
Semantic Type
State_of_affairs
The act that the Recipient performs which brings about their reception of the Theme.
       She received the package by signing her name on the delivery certification.
 

Mode_of_transfer [mod]
The system whereby the Theme travels (literally or metaphorically) so that the Recipient comes into possession of the Theme.
       I RECEIVED it by e-mail.
 

Purpose [pur]
Semantic Type
State_of_affairs
The aim of the Recipient, which they believe will be accomplished by accepting the Theme.
       She ACCEPTED the ring so that his suspicions would not be aroused.
 

Inherits From: Getting_scenario
Is Inherited By:
Subframe of:
Has Subframes: Post_receiving, Pre_receiving, Receiving
Precedes:
Is Preceded by:
Uses:
Is Used By:
Perspective on: Transfer_scenario
Is perspectivized in:
Is Causative of:
See Also:

Lexical Units

Created by infinity on Thu Jul 15 14:16:12 CEST 2004