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What does D-E-A-F mean when written in all capital letters in Deaf culture?
It can refer to Deaf cultural identity, rather than simply an audiological description.
What can mouth morphemes show?
Things such as size, manner, intensity, speed, or description.
In the sentence “YESTERDAY I STORE GO,” what is the time marker?
YESTERDAY
This famous Deaf actor, poet, writer, director, and teacher was born in New York City in 1928 and attended the New York School for the Deaf.
Bernard Bragg
Is International Sign a single, universal language?
No
Is ASL based on English?
No. ASL is a natural language with its own grammar and structure.
What NMM is commonly used with a YES/NO question?
Raised eyebrows, with appropriate head/body posture.
What is the typical basic word order of an ASL sentence?
Topic-Comment is common
Which Deaf actor is known for playing Emmett on Switched at Birth?
Sean Berdy
Approximately how many sign languages exist around the world?
More than 300
Should you randomly create a name sign for yourself in a Deaf community?
Usually no. Name signs are generally given or established by members of the Deaf community.
Which ASL letters involve movement rather than staying still?
J and Z
Put these signs in ASL order:
I / MOVIE / WATCH / YESTERDAY
YESTERDAY I MOVIE WATCH
Which Deaf actress played a role in A Quiet Place and its sequel?
Millicent Simmonds
What type of communication can help make International Sign easier to understand?
Iconic signs, classifiers, Gestures and visual/contextual clues
What does NTID stand for?
National Technical Institute for the Deaf
True or False: ASL has accents
Yes! Signers can have regional, generational, and community variations.
What is role shift used for?
Showing another person's perspective, thoughts, words, or actions.
Who is the Deaf actress who played Makkari in Marvel's Eternals?
Lauren Ridloff
What sign can you use to greet a Deaf person from another country?
HELLO
What is De'VIA?
Deaf View/Image Art.
What communication method combines spoken language with signs or sign-supported English?
Simultaneous communication (SimCom)
What do furrowed eyebrows usually indicate?
A WH-question such as WHO, WHAT, WHERE, WHEN, or WHY.
Who is the first Deaf person elected mayor in the United States and uses ASL as his primary language?
Neil McDevitt, mayor of North Wales, Pennsylvania.
What international sporting event is specifically for Deaf athletes?
Deaflympics