ASL unit 4 Test

In using this shoulder-shifting technique, what is the maximum number of times you can shift?

4 times

ASL has a group of pronouns that incorporate numbers. These are used when you know the number of people. What is the highest number you can incorporate into a pronoun?

8 pronouns

Explain how ASL distinguishes the gender aspects of signs.

ASL distinguishes gender aspects of signs by locating a sign in either the masculine or feminine areas of the face, as seen in the illustration.

Deaf culture is the shared experience of deaf people that has its own values, social norms, a unique history, and a rich background of art passed from generation to generation. Within the arts what does the culture cherish?

Cherishes the hands and the visual mode of communication.

What does the abbreviation CODA stand for?

Child of a Deaf Adult

What is a compound sign? Give one example from the book and one you can think of on your own.

Compound signs are two separate signs combined to make an additional meaning. Mother and father.

List and explain the three pieces of information that Contrastive Structure (Shoulder Shifting) is used for.

Contrasting: multiple topics or pieces of information in the same sentence; comparing; what more than one person says or does; separating: more than one idea or concept in the same sentence.

Shoulder-Shifting is also known as "contrastive structure". Contrastive structure can also generally take the place of what English word?

Contrastive structure can also generally take the place of the word and.

Define"Deaf WORLD"?

Deaf world refers to the Deaf community's clubs, sporting competitions, and social events where Deaf people form the majority and ASL is the language everybody knows, uses, and cherishes.

What does the sign "DIVE-IN" refer to?

Dive in describes someone who becomes completely involved with an activity or group. It often refers to hearing individuals who learn ASL and socialize with the Deaf Community

What is the translation difference between LOVE and LOVE-IT?

Don't confuse the signs love and love-it. Love is used for romantic emotions, while love-it shoes an emotional or sentimental attachment to a person.

What word is not included in your signed sentence "I have a brother who is deaf."?

Don't sign who in the sentences like "I have a brother who is Deaf."

When shifting do you switch your dominant and non-dominant hands while pointing to make it easier to sign?

Don't switch your dominant and non-dominant hands when using the Shoulder-shift.

How has family dynamics changed throughout history involving sign language and Deaf children?

Even today many Deaf children have parents who don't sign, or live in a family where a mother and sibling, usually a sister, can sign.

The sign "t have" indicates the literal possession of something. Knowing that, circle the ASL glossed translation that most accurately reflects, "How long have you been best friends?"

HOW LONG YOU-TWO BEST FRIENDS?

What must a hearing person do to be welcome in the Deaf community?

Hearing people are welcome in the Deaf community as long as the language and culture of the Deaf are respected, and hearing individuals who sign fluently can easily form friendships with Deaf individuals.

What are "home signs"?

Home signs are improvised gestures

When socializing with the Deaf, why is the question "Why are you interested in learning sign?" asked?

It is a sincere question deeply rooted in the shared experience of being Deaf in a hearing world.

What is is called when making a visual list of information that provides several details about one or more people of things?

Listing and Ordering Technique

Historically, how were bonds deepened and lifelong friendships formed within the Deaf community?

Long lasting friendships between Deaf people often begin at schools for the Deaf and continue through college, marriage, and old age. having many lifelong friendships is a common experience for people who belong to small, tight-knit communities.

What is majority of CODA's first language?

Majority of CODA's first language is ASL.

How do CODA's feel about their dual identity?

Many codas cherish ASL and the Deaf community and are proud to have this unique background.

Using the answers from question 11, label the sentences below with the type of information the shoulder-shifting illustrates.

My uncle is watching tv and my Aunt is sleeping.comparing I have 3 brothers, 2 sisters, and a dog. Separating It is not warm outside, it is hot. Contrasting

How does the national theatre of the Deaf and Deaf West Theatre support the Deaf community?

NTC pioneered a dual language theatre concept, creating a hybrid of American Sign Language with spoken English... Professional place to train and use deaf artists, legitimized use of deaf actors and ASL on TV, stage, movies, remove stigma from ASL and increase the popularity of the study of ASL.

How are Deaf newcomers to an area treated?

Newcomers to an area are quickly welcomed and form close friendships as well, especially if the individual actively participates in Deaf community events.

did not take notes- but discussed

People involved in the Deaf World are very visual and be very direct with comments and questions. In fact, not commenting on an obvious change like weight gain can come across as aloof or uncaring.

When using the Age Spot to give your age, why don't you use the signs "years" and "old"?

The age spot conveys the meaning years old, so you do need to add separate signs for year and old after the number

When signing your age, where is the age-spot located?

The age-spot is located on the chin.

What is the difference between NEED and SHOULD?

The difference between need and should is the NMS. raise your eyebrows with should.

What does the expression "HAVE DEAF" inquire about? If the answer is yes, what is the polite thing to do?

The expression have deaf is a common way to ask whether there are Deaf people in your family. If the answer is yes, it is polite to explain who is Deaf in the family.

Mistakes are guaranteed to happen. What are the two common corrections use in ASL? How do you use these signs when you make a mistake?

The most common corrections are oops and wave-no. When you make a mistake use either signs continue signing

explain the role of each hand in using the visual listing option.

The non-dominant hand forms a list with each new bit of information signed by the dominant hand.

When does the sing "SINCE" mena "for" in English? What type of sign is it considered to be

The sign also means for, but only when singing about a period of time. I've known him for five years, uses since, but did not tell her for me. Since is considered a when sign, meaning that depending on the context, it may need to be used with a topic-comment structure.

Find the asterisk under the vocabulary "Related Signs" and write out what it says.

Use the signs older and younger as seen, even if an older sibling is shorter or a younger sibling is taller than you.

If an exact number of people being talked about is unknown what three general pronouns do you use?

We, us , or they

Can the age spot be used with objects?

is not used when discussing age of objects

When should you use the signs "years" and "old" instead of the Age Spot?

used for living things from 1-100+ years old. used for objects from 1-100+ years old.