'V n (Communication)' - Construction 8
| Name: | the give a speech construction |
|---|---|
| Description: | A person produces a discourse. The NP following the verb indicates the type of discourse. |
| Verbs: | deliver (+speech), give (+speech), hold (+conversation), issue (+statement) |
| Example: | [He] gave an impromptu speech. (BNC) |
| Membership: | Communication; metalangauge as object |
| Semantic fields and roles: |
Field: Communication.
Roles: NP1: Sayer; NP2: Scope
Field: Creation. Roles: NP1: Creator; NP2: Outcome |