Parameters
What are the 5 parameters of ASL?
Handshape, location, palm orientation, facial expressions, and non-manual markers
True or False: when finger spelling you should say each letter out loud.
False
What is glossing?
Translating English to ASL
False, Facial expressions are very important to the language. It would be very difficult to communicate without them.
What is ASL based on?
Concept
What is the signing space in ASL?
From a little bit above the head to the waist and shoulder width apart.
True or False: if you don't know the sign to a word it is okay to finger spell it.
True
What is the correct sentence order for ASL?
Time, topic, comment
What purpose does facial expressions serve?
They express emotions and add depth to meaning
What is the ASL timeline?
How many handshapes are there in ASL?
48
When there are double letters in a word what are the two options you have to sign them?
1. Make a quick double motion
2. Slide it over
How do you write out finger spelled words when glossing?
With dashes in between the letters. For example, pantry becomes P-A-N-T-R-Y.
What is the correct facial expression for what questions?
eyebrows go down
What are words not used in ASL?
Is, am, was, were, be, are, a/an, the, and
What are non-manual markers?
Facial expressions, head tilts, eye gaze, body movements
What type of words are commonly finger spelled?
When glossing do you
A. Use all lowercase letters
B. Use all uppercase letters
B. Use all uppercase letters
What is the correct facial expression for yes or no questions?
Eye brows go up
Why does ASl have grammar?
Because ASL is just like every other language and languages need grammar to make sense.
Can the same sign with different palm orientation mean different words?
Yes, that is why palm orientation is extremely important.
True or False: you should try to avoid bouncing your letters around because it makes it more difficult to follow along.
True
Is glossing a direct translation?
No
What are some different types of facial expressions?
Eyebrow movement, lip movement, cheek puffing, wrinkled nose
Is pointing allowed in ASL?