Questions and Answers
List the different kinds of classifiers.
Descriptive Classifier (DCL), Body Part Size and Shape Specifier (BPSASS), Body Part Classifier (BPCL), Locative Classifier (LCL), Semantic Classifier (SCL), Instrument Classifier (ICL), Body Classifier (BCL), Plural Classifier (PCL), Element Classifier (ECL), Number/Letter Classifier.
What is the Semantic Classifier (SCL)?
Represents an object in a specific place (and sometimes indicates movement).
What does the Descriptive Classifier (DCL) do?
Used to describe the appearance of an object (e.g., the shape, size, texture, or pattern).
What is the purpose of the Instrument Classifier (ICL)?
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What is the Body Part Size and Shape Specifier (BPSASS) used for?
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Describe the Body Classifier (BCL).
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What is the Number/Letter Classifier?
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What does the Body Part Classifier (BPCL) represent?
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What does the Locative Classifier (LCL) indicate?
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What is the purpose of the Element Classifier (ECL)?
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Study Notes
Classifiers in ASL
- Classifiers categorize handshapes that represent objects or actions in American Sign Language.
- Different types of classifiers include:
- Descriptive Classifier (DCL)
- Body Part Size and Shape Specifier (BPSASS)
- Body Part Classifier (BPCL)
- Locative Classifier (LCL)
- Semantic Classifier (SCL)
- Instrument Classifier (ICL)
- Body Classifier (BCL)
- Plural Classifier (PCL)
- Element Classifier (ECL)
- Number/Letter Classifier
Semantic Classifier (SCL)
- SCL represents an object in a location, illustrating movement when appropriate.
- Handshape indicates the object abstractly, often lacking iconic representation.
Descriptive Classifier (DCL)
- DCL is used for describing an object's appearance, including shape, size, texture, or pattern.
Instrument Classifier (ICL)
- ICL demonstrates how an object is handled or manipulated.
Body Part Size and Shape Specifier (BPSASS)
- BPSASS describes the shape, size, or texture of a specific body part.
Body Classifier (BCL)
- BCL uses the upper body to enact the verb in a sentence, particularly through arm movement.
- Unlike ICL, BCL does not show object handling; role shifting is often required.
Number/Letter Classifier
- Utilizes handshapes from the manual alphabet or numbers as part of descriptive gestures.
Body Part Classifier (BPCL)
- BPCL represents a specific body part that is performing an action.
Locative Classifier (LCL)
- LCL indicates an object's position and may show movement.
- Handshape can iconically depict part or whole of the object.
Element Classifier (ECL)
- ECL represents the movements of non-solid elements or entities.
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