| IDEA Code |
024 |
| Name |
Optimistic comment |
| Description |
Comment on situation that is explicitly characterized as optimistic. |
| Usage Notes |
This event form is a verbal act. Ambiguous statements and "explanations" with no explicit optimistic assessment should be coded into the residual comment category (IDEA code 02). |
| Example |
An administration spokesman said the ongoing negotiations in the Middle East are likely to culminate in a peaceful accord by the weekend. *
| Source |
Association |
[none] |
| Sector |
Nominal agents |
| Target |
Association |
Middle East |
| Sector |
Human actions |
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| Example Notes |
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| Comments |
Ambiguous statements and "explanations" with no explicit optimistic assessment should be coded into the residual comment category (IDEA code 02). |