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Expanding Construction Grammar and Frame Semantics

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Different Perspectives<br />

Lexical Units evoke different aspects of the frame<br />

BUY focuses on Buyer <strong>and</strong> Goods, backgrounding<br />

Seller <strong>and</strong> Money.<br />

(3) Kim bought the book (from Pat)(for 40$).<br />

SELL focuses on Seller <strong>and</strong> Goods,<br />

backgrounding Buyer <strong>and</strong> Money.<br />

(4) Pat sold the book (for 40$)(to Pat).<br />

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