Sign Language American Sign Language 5

Question 1

What does 'ASL gloss' refer to?

Accepted Answer

A written representation of ASL using English words in capital letters

Answer

ASL gloss is a transcription system that represents ASL signs using capitalized English words to approximate their meaning and order.

Question 2

Which of the following best describes the handshape for the ASL letter 'D'?

Accepted Answer

Index finger pointing up, other fingers curved to touch thumb forming a circle

Answer

The ASL letter 'D' is formed with the index finger pointing upward while the remaining fingers curve to meet the thumb, creating a circular shape.

Question 3

What is the purpose of 'role shift' in ASL storytelling?

Accepted Answer

To take on the body posture, facial expression, and perspective of a character being quoted

Answer

Role shift allows the signer to embody different characters by shifting body posture and eye gaze, functioning like direct quotation in spoken language.

Question 4

In ASL, what non-manual marker typically accompanies 'wh-' questions (who, what, where, when, why)?

Accepted Answer

Furrowed brows and slight head tilt or forward lean

Answer

Wh-questions in ASL are marked by furrowed (lowered) brows and often a slight forward lean or head tilt, contrasting with the raised brows of yes/no questions.

Question 5

Which of the following correctly describes a 'compound sign' in ASL?

Accepted Answer

Two separate signs combined to create a new meaning

Answer

A compound sign merges two independent signs into one unit with a new or extended meaning, such as MOTHER + FATHER combining into PARENTS.

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Sign Language American Sign Language 5