Location
What does location mean when it comes to asl?
The placement of a sign
What is NMS?
Facial expressions; use of mouth, eyebrows, etc.
What does hand shape mean?
The classification of a sign, how a word should be signed
What is movement?
The motion used while signing?
What is Palm orientation?
The way the hand(s) face while signing
do you need location when using asl? why?
yes. to know what a person means while signing.
Is it important to use NMS? why?
yes. Not using NMS may cause the person on the other end of the conversation to be confused.
Handshape for "snake"?
Bent V
Movement for "For"?
off the forehead
Why is palm orientation important?
Changes the meaning, if signed incorrectly
is location important while signing places and giving direction? why?
yes. its important to give precise directions when using asl.
What way does your eyebrows go when signing WH-?
Down
Handshape for "fruit"?
F
If signed with the wrong movement, is "school" still school?
No.
Pal orientation for "firefighter"?
B hand shape, facing outward
do signs have different meanings based of location?
yes
What kind of signs and questions use NMS?
WH- questions
Is hand shape important?
hand shape can change or make any sign so being specific is important
Why is movement important while using ASL?
it changes meaning and makes different signs?
Palm orientation for "Tiger"
Claw, facing you, on cheeks
What is the location for the "cent" sign"?
Temple; forehead
What question may not make sense if asked without NMS?
"What Happened?", " How are you ?", "What?", etc.
What type of handshapes are there?
B, Bud, 2, 1, 3, L, etc.
What signs are changed, if not signed correctly?
School, Paper, Clean, etc.
What signs are changed if not signed correctly?
Rude and Naked, etc.