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| − | As a [[Thematic Relation (definition)|thematic | + | 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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*[[Thematic Relation (definition)]] | *[[Thematic Relation (definition)]] | ||
==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
| + | http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agent_(grammar) | ||
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| + | ==References== | ||
| + | *Carnie, Andrew (2006) ''Syntax: A Generative Introduction''. Malden: Wiley-Blackwell. | ||
[[Category: Technical Definitions]] | [[Category: Technical Definitions]] | ||
Revision as of 20:12, 15 November 2009
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
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agent_(grammar)
References
- Carnie, Andrew (2006) Syntax: A Generative Introduction. Malden: Wiley-Blackwell.
