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What are instrumental classifiers used for?
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?
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).
Give some examples of instrumental classifiers (ICL's).
Passing something, light switch, pulling ropes, driving vehicle.
What are element classifiers?
What are element classifiers?
What are the hand shapes for 'liquid splash, spill, splatter'?
What are the hand shapes for 'liquid splash, spill, splatter'?
What are the hand shapes for liquid squirted?
What are the hand shapes for liquid squirted?
What are locative classifiers?
What are locative classifiers?
Facial expressions accompany the description that shows _____________ and/or _______________ of the ______________.
Facial expressions accompany the description that shows _____________ and/or _______________ of the ______________.
Give an example of LCL.
Give an example of LCL.
For a ball being thrown, what would its NMS be?
For a ball being thrown, what would its NMS be?
What can LCL's represent?
What can LCL's represent?
Name a few examples of LCL.
Name a few examples of LCL.
What are semantic classifiers?
What are semantic classifiers?
What does SCL: 1 represent?
What does SCL: 1 represent?
What does SCL: V represent?
What does SCL: V represent?
What does NMS: ahhhhh indicate?
What does NMS: ahhhhh indicate?
What does NMS: pow represent?
What does NMS: pow represent?
What are body classifiers?
What are body classifiers?
Which part of your body 'enacts' the verb?
Which part of your body 'enacts' the verb?
What are body part classifiers?
What are body part classifiers?
What does BPCL: X represent?
What does BPCL: X represent?
What does BPCL: B represent?
What does BPCL: B represent?
What does BPCL 'forearm' represent?
What does BPCL 'forearm' represent?
What does BPCL 'wrist' represent?
What does BPCL 'wrist' represent?
What does BPCL 'back of hand' represent?
What does BPCL 'back of hand' represent?
What does BPCL 'finger' represent?
What does BPCL 'finger' represent?
What does BPCL 'hand' represent?
What does BPCL 'hand' represent?
Study Notes
Classifiers in ASL
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Instrumental Classifiers (ICL): Demonstrate the use of objects; implies how one interacts with an object.
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Usage: Typically paired with descriptive classifiers for detailed depiction.
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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
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Definition: Indicate the location of an object relative to the subject.
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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
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Definition: Describe a person's location, movements, and mannerisms in those movements.
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SCL:1: Represents actions of walking, running, or traveling between places.
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SCL:V: Depicts actions like falling, jumping, or dancing.
Body Classifiers
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Function: Show how the upper body, specifically the arms, shoulders, or head, articulates movement.
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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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Explore the world of American Sign Language (ASL) classifiers through this quiz. Learn about instrumental classifiers, their uses, and examples. Deepen your understanding of how these classifiers enhance communication in ASL.
