Grammar
What does (2h) mean?
2-handed (a sign uses 2 hands)
T/F: If one of the parameters changes for a sign, then the sign changes entirely.
TRUE
T/F: ICLs are essential language elements needed to show how the characters handle objects, such as the fox picking up the jug.
TRUE
ICLs are essential language elements needed to show how the characters handle objects, such as the fox picking up the jug.
T/F: Facial expressions do NOT add meaning to a sign.
FALSE
TRUE
How do you show contrastive structure? (Comparing/contrasting 2 things)
Role Shifting
When translating from one language to another, is it more important to translate the meaning, or each and every word?
The meaning. You should not be translating word-by-word.
When describing a personal quality in ASL, do you name the subject (the noun) or adjective (descriptive word) first?
(example: PINK SHIRT, or SHIRT PINK)
SHIRT PINK
Raise Eyebrows = what kind of question?
Lower Eyebrows = what kind of question?
Raise = yes/no question
Lower = wh-question
T/F: Maintaining eye contact while conversing is essential to a culturally successful interaction in ASL.
TRUE
Maintaining eye contact while conversing is essential to a culturally successful interaction in ASL.
100 points each correct. What the following expression used for?
oo
cha
mm
oo: Small/skinny
cha: Large
mm: Medium
100 points for each correct answer.
What are 3 ways in ASL to tell where to turn within city blocks when giving directions?
(Hint: Think about a map and how you would give directions using the map.)
Tell how far (distance), number of blocks, all the way down
Refer to a landmark, such as a corner with a business on it, stop light, school...
Refer to the intersection, naming the cross street.
What are element classifiers used for?
Describing elements. Like liquid (spills), fire, air...etc.
Describe what an agreement verb/directional verb is. Give an example.
Verb that moves indicating the subject and object of the sentence.
Example. YOU GIVE-ME COOKIES.
100 points for each correct answer. What are 3 of the 4 strategies you can use if you forgot a sign (writing/fingerspelling is not an option).
All 4 strategies:
List things in the category
Describe or act out
Use opposites
Give definition
100 points for each correct. What do the following symbols mean?
!!
++
#
" "
!! : Emphasis
++ : Repeat sign
# : Lexicalized sign
" " : Goes in front/behind lower-case words to indicate a gesture
200 points for each correct:
What does the puffed facial expression mean?
What does the ee facial expression mean?
PLUMP = puffed (puff cheeks)
FRIZZY = ee
List these in order of how to tell where items are located in a room. (Name the symbols in order)
$: Specify location of item
%: Name the room
*: Name furniture or appliance, or part of the room
%, *, $
%: Name the room
*: Name furniture or appliance, or part of the room
$: Specify location of item
What is an example of a spatial verb?
DROP-OFF-location
TAKE-FROM-location
GO-TO-location
DRIVE-TO-location
List 2 reasons why a person's name sign could change. (200 points each reason)
Someone in the same community has the same name sign.
Professional Careers find it more proper to spell last name.
100 points for each. What are...
1. BCL and BPCL
2. BPSASS
3. DCL
4. LCL
5. ICL
1. BCL and BPCL: Body Classifier and Body Part Classifier
2. BPSASS: Body Part Size and Shape Specifier
3. DCL: Descriptive Classifier
4. LCL: Locative Classifier
5. ICL: Instrument Classifier
What are the 5 parameters of ASL and what do they mean? (100 points each)
Handshape: Shape of hand for the sign
Movement: How the sign moves
Palm Orientation: Direction your palm is facing
NMS: Non-Manual Signals or Facial expressions
Location: Where the sign takes place on the body
100 points for each answer correct. What are the following classifier handshapes used for?
1:
3:
R:
V:
4:
1: A person
3: Car/Vehicle
R: Rope-like things
V: Legs
4: Lines (stripes, curtains, fences)
List 5 situations for when you would do role shifting? (100 points each)
Take on mannerism of a person
to 'become' the person
Mimic a person's feelings
Take on a person's actions
When describing a situation (like a story)
When comparing 2 people
When interrupting a serious conversation, you should what? Show how to do it.
Approach and stand at a polite distance and wave your hand slightly to indicate that you need to interrupt.