Frame Element Taxonomy

Frame Element Description

Frame Element Description
Frame ElementInternal_cause
Identifier0000000149
ParentCause
Number of Definitions22
Number of Children0
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Definitions of Internal_cause
FrameTypeDefinition
Agree_or_refuse_to_actEThe response may be prompted by either some outside phenomenon or occurrence, or by an Internal_cause , the Speaker mental or emotional state.
Body_movementEBody movement may be prompted by either some outside phenomenon or occurrence, or by an Internal_cause , the Agent 's mental or emotional state. Internal_cause is expressed in a PP Complement.
BraggingEThe emotional or physical state of the Speaker that leads to their speaking.
BreathingEThis FE designates internal events/states that cause the Agent to exhibit the specified type of breathing. Further, the internal state of the Agent is perceivable to others because of the breathing event.
Communication_noiseEThe Communication_noise may be prompted by either some outside phenomenon or occurrence, or by an Internal_cause , the Speaker 's mental or emotional state. Internal_cause is expressed in a PP Complement.
Communication_responseEThe response may be prompted by either some outside phenomenon or occurrence, or by an Internal_cause , the Agent's mental or emotional state. Internal_cause is expressed in a PP Complement:
ComplainingEThe emotional or physical state of the Complainer that leads to their complaining.
Expressing_publiclyEThe emotional or physical state of the Communicator that leads to their communication.
Facial_expressionEThe Expression may be prompted by either some outside phenomenon or occurrence, or by an Internal_cause - the Possessor 's mental or emotional state. Internal_cause is expressed in a PP Complement as in: .
FleeingEThe emotional or mental state of the Self_mover which motivates them toward motion or the particular manner of motion.
Hostile_encounterEThe body movement may be prompted by either some outside phenomenon or occurrence, or by an Internal Cause, the Agent's mental or emotional state. Internal Cause is expressed in a PP Complement: Kim frowned in concentration . Kim threw her hands up in despair .
Judgment_communicationEThe emotional or physical state of the Communicator that leads to their communication of a judgment.
Make_noiseEThe noise-making may be prompted by either some outside phenomenon or occurrence, or by an Internal_cause , the mental or emotional state of an animate Sound_source . Internal_cause is expressed in a PP Complement:
Making_facesPThe emotion or other mental state that leads the Agent to assume a facial expression.
QuestioningEThe body movement may be prompted by either some outside phenomenon or occurrence, or by an Internal Cause, the Agent's mental or emotional state. Internal Cause is expressed in a PP Complement:
RenunciationEThe emotional or physical state of the Speaker that leads to their renunciation.
Respond_to_proposalEThe response may be prompted by either some outside phenomenon or occurrence, or by an Internal_cause , the Speaker mental or emotional state.
Reveal_secretEThe emotional or physical state of the Speaker that leads to the revelation.
Self_motionEThe emotional or mental state of the Self_mover which motivates them toward motion or the particular manner of motion.
SoundsEThe noise-making may be prompted by either some outside phenomenon or occurrence, or by an Internal_cause , that is the mental or emotional state of an animate Sound_source .
StatementEThe emotional or physical state of the Speaker that leads to their speaking.
VocalizationsEThe noise-making may be prompted by either some outside phenomenon or occurrence, or by an Internal_cause , that is the mental or emotional state of an animate Sound_source .