Unit 1
Pointing at someone, something, or an empty space as part of saying "you" "he" "it" "them", etc.
What is deixis
When a sign changes meaning based on the direction it is moved. For full points give two example.
What is directionality.
Ex: to-help, to-go, to-move, to-give, and others
Common y-handshape sign that conveys understanding, but can also convey sympathy, sarcasm, shock, concern, or interest depending on the NMS. Similar to how we use "hmmm" or "huh" in English.
What is the "oh-I-See" sign
The top half of the face and the bottom half of the face are used for signing a certain difference. What is the name of this ASL feature.
What is gender distinction.
This is maintained during an entire ASL conversation and is considered rude if it's broken. This is very different than English.
What is eye contact
The face you make when asking a yes or no question
What is the Wh-Face
The two types of names signs. Explain each for full points.
What are arbitrary and descriptive.
Arbitrary - usually first initial of the persons name in a common spot around head/face/neck/chest.
Descriptive - based on physical or personality trait, usually doesn't use first letter, more unique.
One of the ways that "and" or "or" or even a comma is interpreted into ASL. Full points only given for the proper name.
What is Contrastive Structure.
The terms that are acceptable within the Deaf Community to describe different levels of hearing status. Full points if you can include one that is NOT acceptable.
Deaf or deaf
Hard of hearing
NOT - deaf and dumb, deaf-mute, hearing impaired, etc.
Often deixis or a question to signify the thought, idea, or sentence is complete. This allows other signers to know you are done and they can begin without signing over you.
What is a closing signal
Signs that resemble the meaning and are often understood by non-signers. For full points you must give 2 examples.
What are iconic signs.
Ex: baby, drive, eat, drink, time, don't do that, sleep, etc.
The name/type of basic sentence structure used in ASL. (two names/acronyms, either is fine.) Fore full points, write a sentence using this sentence structure.
Time-Topic-Comment
OR
Time-Noun-Adjective-Verb
What two signs come together to create a new sign. For full points, give two examples.
Compound signs.
Ex: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Boyfriend/Girlfriend, Parents, etc
This signs means that a person has completely involved and committed themselves to participation and learning in an activity, group, or population.
The long formal name for the facial expressions and body movements that add emotion, grammar, meaning to signs.
What are Non-Manual Signals
When signs with the same meaning have slight differences sometimes due to differences in region or generation. For full points, give one example.
What are variations.
Ex: M, N, age/years old, soon, weather, etc
The three different signs including love. Include their meanings/uses for full points.
I-Love-It (kiss-fist) - love of things, inanimate objects, passions, etc
Love - used to show intimate relationships like family, friends, or partners
I-Love-You - casual greeting or wave, common in Deaf community, used mostly when leaving people - friends, family, even acquaintances or coworkers.
When using your non-dominant hand to create a visual list of information.
What is listing and ordering technique
This is something that must be given by a Deaf person and shows respect, appreciation, acceptance, and strong connection with the Deaf Community. This CANNOT be given by a hearing person.
What is a sign name.
3 ways of getting a Deaf person's attention that are acceptable in the Deaf community.
The optional sign added to the end of question to emphasize the question or make it clear you'd like an answer.
What is the Question Mark sign.
A more complicated sentence structure using rhetorical questions to add more detail. For full points, give an example sentence.
Bridging w/rhetoricals.
The spot on your chin used to describe a certain feature about a person or living thing. Full points require explanation of "exceptions" of how to use it
What is the age spot. Used as "years old" follows the Rule of 9 meaning you can just sign the numbers 1-9 and pull those directing from the chin, after that a fist or pointer finger is required to pull away from the chin and then sign the number. With the exception of 13, 14, and 15 which stay at the chin as the numbers.
This list of things make up the specific attributes of each individual sign. Even a minor change in one of these can change the whole meaning of the sign. List them all for full points.
The 5 parameters
Handshape, Location, NMS, Movement, Palm Orientation.