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What are the five parameters of ASL?
What are the five parameters of ASL?
- Handshape, Palm Orientation, Context, Movement, Non-Manual Markers
- Handshape, Gesture, Location, Movement, Non-Manual Markers
- Handshape, Palm Orientation, Location, Movement, Non-Manual Markers (correct)
- Handshape, Palm Orientation, Location, Movement, Syntax
Which parameter refers to the hand configuration used in ASL signs?
Which parameter refers to the hand configuration used in ASL signs?
- Handshape (correct)
- Movement
- Location
- Palm Orientation
What direction can palm orientation NOT take in ASL?
What direction can palm orientation NOT take in ASL?
- Palm up
- Palm down
- Palm outward
- Palm diagonal (correct)
Which of the following examples will change meaning with different locations?
Which of the following examples will change meaning with different locations?
What does the Movement parameter in ASL consist of?
What does the Movement parameter in ASL consist of?
Which combination of parameters is incorrect?
Which combination of parameters is incorrect?
What is a common error associated with Handshape?
What is a common error associated with Handshape?
Which of the following describes Non-Manual Markers in ASL?
Which of the following describes Non-Manual Markers in ASL?
How far above the head should signs typically be produced?
How far above the head should signs typically be produced?
Which sign example does NOT change with palm orientation?
Which sign example does NOT change with palm orientation?
The five parameters of ASL include Handshape, Palm Orientation, Location, Movement, and Gesture.
The five parameters of ASL include Handshape, Palm Orientation, Location, Movement, and Gesture.
Palm orientation can be directed inward, outward, left, right, up, or down.
Palm orientation can be directed inward, outward, left, right, up, or down.
Handshape refers to the physical location where a sign is produced in ASL.
Handshape refers to the physical location where a sign is produced in ASL.
Location is defined as the changing of the hands during sign production.
Location is defined as the changing of the hands during sign production.
A common handshape error involves confusing numbers with their corresponding letters.
A common handshape error involves confusing numbers with their corresponding letters.
Non-Manual Markers (NMM/NMS) are considered one of the five parameters of ASL.
Non-Manual Markers (NMM/NMS) are considered one of the five parameters of ASL.
The change in location can affect the meaning of signs like Summer and Ugly in ASL.
The change in location can affect the meaning of signs like Summer and Ugly in ASL.
Movement in ASL can indicate frequency but not direction.
Movement in ASL can indicate frequency but not direction.
Errors in palm orientation can lead to misunderstandings in sign meaning.
Errors in palm orientation can lead to misunderstandings in sign meaning.
ASL signs can only be produced about four inches below the waist.
ASL signs can only be produced about four inches below the waist.
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ASL Parameters
ASL Parameters
The five features that make up an ASL sign: handshape, palm orientation, location, movement, and non-manual markers.
Handshape
Handshape
The shape of the hand used in an ASL sign.
Palm Orientation
Palm Orientation
The direction the palm faces in an ASL sign.
Location
Location
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Movement
Movement
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Non-Manual Markers (NMM)
Non-Manual Markers (NMM)
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Signing Space
Signing Space
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Directional Verbs
Directional Verbs
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Handshape Errors
Handshape Errors
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ASL Parameters
ASL Parameters
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Handshape
Handshape
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Palm Orientation
Palm Orientation
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Location (in ASL)
Location (in ASL)
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Movement in ASL
Movement in ASL
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Handshape Errors
Handshape Errors
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Signing Space
Signing Space
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Directional Verbs
Directional Verbs
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Study Notes
ASL Parameters
- ASL signs are broken down into five parameters
- Each parameter must be correct for the sign to be accurate
- Parameters include Handshape, Palm Orientation, Location, Movement, and Non-Manual Markers (NMM/NMS)
Handshape
- Refers to the hand configuration at the beginning of a sign
- ASL alphabet uses different handshapes
- Common errors include confusing 1 and D, D and F, and E and O.
- Examples include Restaurant vs. Arizona, and Twin vs. Napkin
Palm Orientation
- Refers to the direction the hand is turned
- Includes palm up, palm down, palm right, palm left, palm outward, and palm inward.
- Examples include differences in meaning for School, Stop, and Arrive depending on palm orientation.
Location
- Refers to the physical location of the sign
- Signing space includes four inches above the head, elbow room, and four inches below the belly button.
- Examples include Summer, Ugly, and Dry, where changing location changes the meaning.
Movement
- Refers to the changing location of hands during a sign
- Also refers to the frequency of an action
- Examples include directional verbs ('I give you the book' or 'She gives him the book') and movement changes in meaning for Stop, Some, and Reject.
Non-Manual Markers (NMM/NMS)
- Signals or gestures without hands
- Mostly come from shoulders, head, and face
- Also called Facial Expressions
- Examples Include head nods, shakes, eyebrow movements, and lip movements.
Assumptions in ASL
- If you know two of three parameters (handshape, location, movement), you can assume the sign is correct.
- Not all signers are perfect and mistakes happen.
- Deductive skills are needed to understand signed words.
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