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Master the 5 Parameters of American Sign Language
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Master the 5 Parameters of American Sign Language

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Which of the following is NOT one of the 5 parameters of ASL?

  • Tone of voice (correct)
  • Movement
  • Facial expression
  • Handshape

    • What does Handshape refer to in ASL?

  • The orientation of the palm while signing
  • The way the hands and arms move while signing
  • The location of the signs in space
  • The shape you make with your hand when signing (correct)

    • What is the purpose of learning different handshapes in ASL?

  • To create a fully-realized and expressive language
  • To add information to your signing (correct)
  • To improve your tone of voice while signing
  • To convey different meanings and emotions in language

    • How does movement contribute to ASL?

    <p>It adds information to your signing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many commonly used handshapes are there in ASL?

    <p>Over 50</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT one of the five parameters of sign language?

    <p>Facial expressions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if a signed word is pronounced incorrectly?

    <p>The meaning of the word changes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many primes does the handshape parameter in sign language have?

    <p>Over 55</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of non-manual signals/markers (NMS) in sign language?

    <p>To add emphasis or grammatical information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many locations does the ASL word 'parents' have?

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

    Which parameter in sign language is responsible for the shape of the hand during signing?

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

    How many primes does the handshape parameter in sign language have?

    <p>Over 55</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if a signed word is pronounced incorrectly in sign language?

    <p>The meaning may be distorted</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many locations does the ASL word 'parents' have?

    <p>2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of non-manual signals/markers (NMS) in sign language?

    <p>To provide additional meaning</p> Signup and view all the answers

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