Frame BENEFACTIVE EVENT and its representation in English

INTRODUCTION. The research focuses on modeling the frame of a BENEFICIAL EVENT and its representation in English. The purpose of the study is to examine the frame of a BENEFICIAL EVENT and the means of its representation in English. The purpose is achieved by solving the following tasks: 1) to determine the conceptual basis of a beneficial event; 2) simulate a frame- ACTIVE EVENT; 3) identify the means of representing a beneficial event.
MATERIALS AND METHODS. Methods such as conceptual and definitional analysis, cognitive modeling, and contextual analysis are used. Conducting the research within the cognitive approach allowed to, based on conceptual and definitional analyses, determine the conceptual foundation of a beneficial event and create a model of the structure of the frame BENEFICIAL EVENT, which includes mandatory components such as the benefactor, beneficial action, object of the action, and beneficiary.
RESULTS AND DISCUSSION. It is established that a beneficial event is disclosed in English through the following general actions: creating a product, transferring an object, providing services, and making donations. When these actions are performed by a non-profit organization, the beneficiary receives a tangible or intangible benefit.
CONCLUSION. The examples analyzed show that while the prototypical representation of a beneficial event exists, the non-prototypical representation also plays a significant role. The means of expressing a beneficial event have been summarized in the table. The potential of this study lies in the possibility of applying the results to the analysis of other event types and in other languages.

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