ASL III

When talking about the temporal aspects of ASL what do we mean?

Focusing on the duration and time of the sign

In ASL gloss, how will we see the temporal aspects?

The frequency if the sign. Ex: +++ or ++ or +

What 2 things are lifted (raised) when introducing the topic

Eyebrows and mouth

Give an example of the meaning when eyebrows are furrowed

Your eyebrows go in a downward direction if you’re asking a rhetorical question

True or false? Palm out when discussing numbers related to money (dollars or cents)

True

What classifier handshape is used for countertops or tables

C hand shape

What classifier hand shape is used for cabinets and doors

B hand shape

What classifier hand-shape is used for sink

Classifier 3 (moving your hand like the shape of the object)

What classifier hand shape is used for flat surfaces?

B hand shape

When using the B hand shape to describe items in a room, how Do you know what shape or surface it is indicating

Based on the hand placement (orientation) will indicate what the signer is talking about. (Lower, higher, in the middle) Are the palms facing down or forward?

How should you sign? Front of you, above your eyes, or below your shoulders

In front of you

What is the purpose of opening and closing signals?

Communicates who are what you’re talking about. Closing = when the convo is over

Example of a closing signal

Begins the sentence signing “me” ends the sentence with signing “me.” (Same can be done with the sign “you”)

What is the safe default grammar structure to use in ASL

Topic + Comment