has_information(
E
,
Definition:
The starting point (possibly metaphoric) of an action; it exists independently of the event.
Example:
I gleaned FROM THE EVIDENCE how she did it.
Source
,
Definition:
Theme characterized by information content.
Example:
Susan chitchatted with Rachel ABOUT THE PROBLEM.
Topic
)
Definition:
An Agent transfers some information/Topic to a Co-Agent or Recipient.
Arguments:
during(E), Agent, Recipient OR Co-Agent, Topic
transfer_info(
e1
,
Definition:
Actor in an event who initiates and carries out the event intentionally or consciously, and who exists independently of the event.
Example:
THEY decided to go.
Agent
,
Definition:
Theme characterized by information content.
Example:
Susan chitchatted with Rachel ABOUT THE PROBLEM.
Topic
,
Definition:
The starting point (possibly metaphoric) of an action; it exists independently of the event.
Example:
I gleaned FROM THE EVIDENCE how she did it.
Source
)
has_information(
e2
,
Definition:
Actor in an event who initiates and carries out the event intentionally or consciously, and who exists independently of the event.
Example:
THEY decided to go.
Agent
,
Definition:
Theme characterized by information content.
Example:
Susan chitchatted with Rachel ABOUT THE PROBLEM.
Topic
)
Definition:
An Experiencer understands a Stimulus, possibly as some Attribute.
Arguments:
during(E) OR E, Experiencer, Stimulus, (Attribute)
understand(
e2
,
Definition:
Actor in an event who initiates and carries out the event intentionally or consciously, and who exists independently of the event.
Example:
THEY decided to go.
Agent
,
Definition:
Theme characterized by information content.
Example:
Susan chitchatted with Rachel ABOUT THE PROBLEM.
Topic
)
Definition:
An Affector (Agent, Cause, Stimulus, or Precondition) causes an event.
Arguments:
Affector, E
cause(
e1
,
e2
)