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What do classifiers do?
What do classifiers do?
- Describe size and shape
- Indicate location
- Show actions
- All of the above (correct)
Which of the following is NOT a type of ASL classifier?
Which of the following is NOT a type of ASL classifier?
- Quantitative (correct)
- Semantic
- Body-part
- Descriptive
What are location classifiers?
What are location classifiers?
Classifiers where the location of the handshape represents the location of something.
What does CL:5 claw represent?
What does CL:5 claw represent?
What do plural classifiers indicate?
What do plural classifiers indicate?
Body classifiers are used to show the movements of body parts.
Body classifiers are used to show the movements of body parts.
What do instrument classifiers represent?
What do instrument classifiers represent?
The handshape that shows the depth or width of something is called a ______ classifier.
The handshape that shows the depth or width of something is called a ______ classifier.
What is a classifier verb?
What is a classifier verb?
Element classifiers deal with the four elements of Earth.
Element classifiers deal with the four elements of Earth.
What does a classifier predicate consist of?
What does a classifier predicate consist of?
Match the following types of classifiers with their descriptions:
Match the following types of classifiers with their descriptions:
What does the term 'predicate' refer to in ASL?
What does the term 'predicate' refer to in ASL?
Flashcards
ASL Classifiers
ASL Classifiers
Specialized pronouns in ASL representing size, shape, orientation, and quantity of objects or people.
Descriptive Classifiers
Descriptive Classifiers
Describe physical attributes (e.g., CL:B for a box).
Semantic Classifiers
Semantic Classifiers
Convey meanings extending beyond physical attributes.
Locative Classifiers
Locative Classifiers
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Body Classifiers
Body Classifiers
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Instrument Classifiers
Instrument Classifiers
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Body-part Classifiers
Body-part Classifiers
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Element Classifiers
Element Classifiers
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Plural Classifiers
Plural Classifiers
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Location Classifiers
Location Classifiers
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Size Classifiers
Size Classifiers
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Surface Morphemes
Surface Morphemes
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Stative Descriptive
Stative Descriptive
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Study Notes
Classifiers in ASL
- Classifiers are specialized pronouns that represent size, shape, orientation, and quantity of objects or people.
- Example: CL:G indicates an amount of liquid, while CL:3 represents a vehicle.
- Classifiers enhance clarity and detail in communication by using specific handshapes linked to categories of objects.
Types of ASL Classifiers
- Descriptive Classifiers: Describe physical attributes (e.g., CL:B representing a box).
- Semantic Classifiers: Convey meanings beyond physical attributes.
- Locative Classifiers: Indicate the position or location of objects (e.g., CL:A for a house).
- Body Classifiers: Show actions performed by body parts (e.g., CL:V for looking around).
- Instrument Classifiers: Represent tools held during actions (e.g., CL:S for a hammer).
- Body-part Classifiers: Specify actions linked to particular body parts (e.g., tapping with CL:B).
- Element Classifiers: Represent natural elements and their motions (e.g., water movement).
- Plural Classifiers: Indicate multiple entities and their arrangements.
Location Classifiers
- Location Classifiers utilize handshape placement to denote specific locations of objects.
- Examples include CL:5-claw for a city and CL:A for a house.
Classifier Verbs
- Classifier verbs illustrate how objects perform actions, using particular classifiers in context.
Size and Surface Classifiers
- Size Classifiers indicate dimension and depth (e.g., CL:G for layers).
- Surface Classifiers showcase textures and surfaces (e.g., CL:B for walls).
Classifier Handshapes
- Whole Entity Morphemes: Represent entire objects like vehicles or people.
- Surface Morphemes: Show flat or surface qualities, such as walls or tables.
- Instrumental Morphemes: Demonstrate object handling or manipulation.
- Depth and Width Morphemes: Represent thickness or dimensions of objects.
Classifier Predicates
- Classifier predicates combine movement and handshape to convey actions or states of objects (e.g., "car drives by" with CL:3).
- Classifier predicates may include movement roots that describe stative states, processes, or contact elements.
Agreement and Structure in Classifiers
- Clarity often necessitates first identifying the object before employing a classifier.
- Classifier usage requires agreement between verbs and the objects they reference.
Kinds of Movement Roots
- Stative Descriptive: Movement without physical change (e.g., depicting a flat surface).
- Process: Movement indicating action or dynamism in the subject (e.g., depicting walking).
- Contact Root: Indicates location without movement, like "the cat is sitting."
Gesture Classifiers
- Gesture Classifiers involve physical actions that convey meanings (e.g., stomping a foot or giving a hug).
Understanding Classifier Types
- The classifier system in ASL is rich with handshapes that indicate various actions, properties, and relationships between objects and their contexts.
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