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Variation
Variation
History
Mystery ?s
100
What does this sign mean (5 Claw on shoulder)
a) BOSS b) OUTSIDE
100
What are three signs Black ASL uses that are different then ASL?
a) SCHOOL b) BOSS c) FLIRT
100
What caused regional language variation?
When the Pilgrims arrived here in America, people migrated to different parts of the country, causing isolation from other communities, therefor developing their own words, and ways of saying/signing things. Interesting fact: Sign variation is said to have skipped Michigan, because of the difference in elevation.
100
How many spoken/ signed languages are there?
~5,000 Spoken Languages and ~300 Signed Languages
200
Give two Examples of FAVORITE and tell us where they are used
a) FAVORITE on chin (used in Wisc) b) FAVORITE bent V on temple (Used in Minn)
200
What are two ways to sign DOG and where is each sign used?
a) DOG (D-O-G)-Wisc b) DOG (looks like a dog ear)-East Coast
200
What is one difference between Martha's Vineyard and Al-Sayyid?
Martha's Vineyard had the influence of a spoken language that surrounded them, Al-Sayyid does not have influence from other languages.
200
What are two ways to sign TELEPHONE Bonus(20points): What is the reason for the difference in these two signs?
a) TELEPHONE (Y-near ear) b) TELEPHONE (one hand on ear, one hand on mouth)
300
Give two ways to sign IPHONE
a) I-P-H-O-N-E b) I near ear
300
Give some examples of EARLY
a) E-A-R-L-Y b) EARLY from nose c) EARLY from hand d) EARLY LL from chest
300
Name one of the four linguists who started the research of regional variation in sign language?
a) Nancy Frishberg b) James woodward c) Carol Erting d) Susan DeSantis
400
Give some examples of BIRTHDAY
a) BIRTHDAY (from chin to chest) b) BIRTHDAY (BORN-DAY) c) BIRTHDAY (Pull-ear)