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As a [[Thematic Relation (definition)|thematic role]], an agent is the doer of some action. In ''Sam made banana bread'', Sam is the agent.
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As a [[Thematic Relation (definition)|thematic relation]], an agent is the doer of some action. In ''Sam made banana bread'', Sam is the agent.
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==See Also==
 
==See Also==
 
*[[Thematic Relation (definition)]]
 
*[[Thematic Relation (definition)]]
  
 
==External Links==
 
==External Links==
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*http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agent_(grammar)
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==References==
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*Carnie, A. (2013) Syntax: A Generative Introduction.'' 3rd Edition. Wiley Blackwell.
  
 
[[Category: Technical Definitions]]
 
[[Category: Technical Definitions]]
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[[Category: Semantics]]
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[[Category: Thematic Relations]]

Latest revision as of 12:38, 16 June 2012

As a thematic relation, an agent is the doer of some action. In Sam made banana bread, Sam is the agent.

See Also

External Links

The link below takes you away from the Gaelic Wiki to Wikipedia. Since wikipedia pages can be edited by anyone, they often contain inaccurate information. So be careful!

References

  • Carnie, A. (2013) Syntax: A Generative Introduction. 3rd Edition. Wiley Blackwell.