Ways Speech is Included in DP
TRUE OR FALSE
Speech is always acceptable and appropriate in Deaf performance as long as it is interpreted.
False.
Speech is not always acceptable and appropriate in Deaf performance. This choice is made by the Deaf performer.
What is the name of the movie that demonstrates a highly impactful and profound moment that uses speech to perform rather than describe?
Children of a Lesser God
In the context of Chapter 11, what is the definition of 'scandal'?
“The eruption of speech (or text) in Deaf performance [that] challenges the conventional opposition of signing and speech and allows for a more complex, hybrid combination.”
TRUE OR FALSE
The list in Chapter 11 specifies ways speech is used in Deaf performance. This list includes all of the ways speech is used.
False.
There are more than the four mentioned in Chapter 11.
Who is famously known for creating art that shares a bicultural experience?
Joseph Grigely
This reason for using speech is often used as an opportunity to bridge the gap between Deaf and hearing people.
Interpretation and Translation
Explain:
speech being used to demonstrate the hearing world’s impact on the Deaf community.
Your answer is correct!
Who is Aaron Williamson?
Aaron Williamson was famously known to use text and auditory cues in his installation performance to prompt hearing people to reflect
Aaron Williamson used what object to demonstrate the weight of audism and oppression?
A stone
Which type of use of speech often holds different meanings within Deaf culture than it would if a hearing person were to experience it?
Speech that preforms rather than describes
This person, as noted in Chapter 11, refuses to use speech in their performances.
Ella Mae Lentz
How did Joseph Grigely choose to demonstrate the bicultural experience through text?
He created installations using the notes he wrote with hearing people.
Name all four ways speech is used in Deaf Performance.
1. Speech that performs rather than describes
2. Interpretation & translation
3. To demonstrate the hearing world’s impact
4. Intentional bicultural experience
What is the name of one of Joseph Grigely's installations?
People are Overhearing Us
or
White Noise
What was the goal of Joseph Grigely's installations?
He wanted to create art that both Deaf and hearing people could relate to, given it includes both Deaf and hearing culture.