Encoding: Operative vs Receptive

In an encoding identifying clause, the Token/Identifier is the Agent.

It is the only case of an unassigned relational clause having effective agency.

Unassigned decoding identifying clauses and attributive clauses are middle (Medium Range).

encoding: operative

the Gulf War	is	a good example
Tom	is	the loser
Agent	Process:	Medium
Token/Identifier	identifying	Value/Identified

encoding: receptive

a good example	is	the Gulf War
the losers	are	you and me
Medium	Process:	Agent
Value/Identified	identifying	Token/Identifier

The identity encodes a good example by reference to The Gulf War.

The Gulf War identifies a good example — so identifying.

The Gulf War is not a member of the class a good example — so not attributive.