ASL Signs: Pop Culture
The non-dominant hand stays in front of the body while the dominant hand draws a circle in front of the non-dominant arm. The A-handshape then lands on the signer's forehead.
Captain America
This sign has to do with a large animal that typically beats its chest (hence the sign)
Gorilla
This specific term is used to say that Deaf people do not 'beat around the bush'. The Deaf Community is _______.
Blunt
This method of communication many people ASSUME is associated with the Deaf Community
Braille
This man is known for bringing Deaf Education to America.
Thomas Gallaudet
This sign is for a famous singer, well known for songs such as "Love Story" and "You Belong With Me"
Taylor Swift
This sign describes a creature with a shell and typically long tail
Armadillo
The label given to a person who is not part of the community and does not know ASL (a hearing person typically)
Lower case Deaf
These re the building blocks that make up every sign in ASL
The Five Parameters
The name of the main university for the Deaf in this country
Gallaudet University
This sign has to do with a famous singer with great hair. He is known for songs such as "Hound Dog" and "Burning Love". He is also Mr. O'Hara's favorite music artist.
Elvis Presley
This sign has to do with a family or group of lions
Pride
True or false: it is considered culturally rude to walk in between two signers and you should avoid this at all costs
False
Voice inflections are to English as ________________ are to American Sign Language.
Facial Expressions
This is the language that inspired the creation of ASL
French Sign Language
This sign has to do with a type of book divided by panels
Comic Book
This sign describes a creature with spikes/needles all over its back
Porcupine
The term used to describe someone who is part of the community and knows ASL.
Upper case Deaf
These types of speech in English do not exist in ASL
Prepositions and articles
The name of the school founded by Thomas Gallaudet and Laurent Clerc
American School for the Deaf
This sign is used to describe the physical injury of a famous book/movie character with an H hand-shape.
Harry Potter
Describe the difference between the sign for MONKEY and the sign for CHIMP
The location is different (side of body vs near front of torso)
Name all of the methods used to APPROPRIATELY get a Deaf person's attention in Deaf Culture
Shoulder tap, wave, lights and stomping
The method of communication that requires the signer to speak and sign at the same time (you must also know the sign for this one)
SimCom or Simultaneous Communication
The term used in Christian settings for outreach and service specifically for Deaf/HoH individuals?
Deaf Ministry