ASL Classifiers Overview
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What are instrumental classifiers used for?

  • They depict emotions and feelings
  • They represent elements like fire and water
  • They describe where a person is located
  • They show how one uses an object (correct)

    • Instrumental classifiers are usually used with which type of classifiers?

  • Body classifiers
  • Descriptive classifiers (correct)
  • Semantic classifiers
  • Locative classifiers

    • Give some examples of instrumental classifiers (ICL's).

    Passing something, light switch, pulling ropes, driving vehicle.

    What are element classifiers?

    <p>These classifiers represent movement of elements such as fire, water, air, wind, rain.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the hand shapes for 'liquid splash, spill, splatter'?

    <p>CL:5</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the hand shapes for liquid squirted?

    <p>CL:1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are locative classifiers?

    <p>These classifiers tell where an object is in relation to the subject.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Facial expressions accompany the description that shows _____________ and/or _______________ of the ______________.

    <p>where, size, object</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Give an example of LCL.

    <p>S/1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For a ball being thrown, what would its NMS be?

    <p>Ahhhhh</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can LCL's represent?

    <p>Objects, people.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name a few examples of LCL.

    <p>Claw: such as bowls, 1 person, v= 2 people, xx= animals seating.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are semantic classifiers?

    <p>These classifiers describe where a person is located, where they move, how they move.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does SCL: 1 represent?

    <p>Walk, run, go from place to place.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does SCL: V represent?

    <p>Falling, jumping, dancing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does NMS: ahhhhh indicate?

    <p>Mid air/falling.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does NMS: pow represent?

    <p>Hit the ground or hit something.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are body classifiers?

    <p>Primarily used to show how a person moves their arms, shoulders, or head.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of your body 'enacts' the verb?

    <p>Waist up.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are body part classifiers?

    <p>These classifiers show how the lower body moves by using the upper body.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does BPCL: X represent?

    <p>Legs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does BPCL: B represent?

    <p>Foot.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does BPCL 'forearm' represent?

    <p>Leg.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does BPCL 'wrist' represent?

    <p>Ankle.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does BPCL 'back of hand' represent?

    <p>Knee.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does BPCL 'finger' represent?

    <p>Toe.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does BPCL 'hand' represent?

    <p>Foot.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Classifiers in ASL

    • Instrumental Classifiers (ICL): Demonstrate the use of objects; implies how one interacts with an object.

    • Usage: Typically paired with descriptive classifiers for detailed depiction.

    • Examples of ICL: Actions like passing an item, turning on a light switch, pulling ropes, and driving a vehicle.

    Element Classifiers

    • Definition: Represent movements of natural elements including fire, water, air, wind, and rain.

    Liquid Classifiers

    • Hand Shapes:
      • For "liquid splash, spill, splatter": use CL:5.
      • For "liquid squirted": use CL:1.

    Locative Classifiers

    • Definition: Indicate the location of an object relative to the subject.

    • Facial Expressions: Essential for providing context regarding the location, size, and object.

    Locative Classifier Examples

    • S/1: Represents a single entity’s location.

    Non-Manual Signals (NMS)

    • For a ball being thrown: Use the expression "ahhhhh" to convey the action.
    • "Pow" NMS: Indicates impact when an object strikes the ground or another surface.

    Semantic Classifiers

    • Definition: Describe a person's location, movements, and mannerisms in those movements.

    • SCL:1: Represents actions of walking, running, or traveling between places.

    • SCL:V: Depicts actions like falling, jumping, or dancing.

    Body Classifiers

    • Function: Show how the upper body, specifically the arms, shoulders, or head, articulates movement.

    • Area of Movement: Focuses on the waist up while enacting verbs.

    Body Part Classifiers (BPCL)

    • BPCL: X: Represents legs.
    • BPCL: B: Represents the foot.
    • BPCL "forearm": Indicates the leg.
    • BPCL "wrist": Corresponds to the ankle.
    • BPCL "back of hand": Refers to the knee.
    • BPCL "finger": Stands for the toe.
    • BPCL "hand": Represents the foot.

    Summary of Classifier Usage

    • Classifiers are crucial for effective communication in ASL, visually representing actions, locations, and body movements.
    • The combination of classifiers and NMS enhances clarity and understanding during conversations.

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