Nature Signs
This sign uses a U handshape (dominant hand) going in a circle and landing on the non-dominant hand (S handshape). This is also the same sign for NORMAL and NATIVE. What is this sign? (You must sign it and say it)
NATURE
This sign uses a clenched 5 handshape at the face
ANGRY
The sign for this category
ACTIVITY
The difference between the sign for BASEBALL and the sign for SOFTBALL
Movement (1 time vs 2 times)
Give the context for the sign for ABRAHAM
This sign uses to open-5 handshapes and the movement is aggressive, in order to mimic moisture falling from the sky.
RAIN
This sign is the theme of this category. It uses the middle finger in a swiping motion on the chest.
FEELING
Two B handshapes; Same sign for MUSIC but the sign is used as a verb
SING
5-claw handshape moving forward like throwing a ball in a very specific way
BOWLING
The difference between the sign for SAVED and the sign for SALVATION
SALVATION = break away chains (S handshapes)
Saved = cross at heart
This sign is a D handshape that curls and goes across the forehead
SUMMER
Describe the difference between the sign for LIKE and DON'T LIKE
LIKE is one movement forward with an 8 handshape while the sign for DON'T LIKE flicks outward.
Non dominant hand is an open-B handshape. Dominant hand simulates the eyes (2 handshape) and moves left to right
READ
S handshape moving back and forth (dominant hand) like hitting a ball
TENNIS
The context behind the sign for PETER and the sign for PAUL
Peter = P handshape on the sign for ROCK
Paul = P handshape on sign for LETTER
This sign visually demonstrates a wave of water crashing onto land. Both hands are open B handshapes with apl orientation down.
BEACH
This sign uses an F handshape at the neck in an up and down motion
CURIOUS
The sign for ACTIVITY and the sign for DO are used differently. How are they used contextually?
Depends on how it used
Describe the difference between the sign for FOOTBALL and the sign for PREGNANT
Handshapes are the same but palm orientation differs
The difference between the sign for EASTER and EMERGENCY
Shake E with one hand
Twist E back and forth with both hands
Explain the difference between THUNDER and STORM
Describe the difference between SURPRISE and WAKE-UP
Eyes closed then open vs eyebrows up
The difference between the sign for READ and DANCE
Movement and palm orientation
Explain the ways Deaf Culture has impacted BASEBALL and FOOTBALL
Football = Gallaudet huddle
Baseball = Dummy Hoy IN/OUT motions
Describe the THREE signs for DISCIPLE
FOLLOWER, DISCIPLE (literal) and 12