1.2 Snapshot Quiz

Which of the following are a Sign Parameter? Choose all that apply.

Non-Manual Markers

Location

parameter of ASL

Movement

parameter of ASL

Handshape

parameter of ASL

Proximilization

parameter of ASL

Palm Orientation

parameter of ASL

Who published linguistic findings that showed American Sign Language is a true and natural language?

William Stokoe

Which of the following is true?

ASL has regional differences. Deaf people in different communities within the United States and Canada have their own variants in how they produce specific signs.

Approximately how many different handshakes are used in ASL?

90

Which sign order is usually used in ASL?

Object Subject Verb (OSV)

When watching someone sign, why is it important to watch the signer's face and not just their hands?

Facial grammar, mouth and head movements have relevant linguistic information (approximately 70%) that you may miss by watching just the hands.

Who created Braille?

Louis Braille

What is Braille?

Raised dots on a surface that can be read with the fingers

What role does Braille play in Deaf communities in the United States and Canada?

Braille is used by DeafBlind communities as well as sighted Deaf and hearing people in accessing reading material through their fingers

Why mention Braille in an ASL course?

Braille documents are often given to Deaf people when they start gesturing, so it's an odd and common cultural experience for Deaf people

Is ASL a universal language?

No, ASL is used only in the United States and Canada.

Are English and ASL separate and distinct languages?

Yes

Is sign language gestures?

No

How many letters are there in ASL?

0

How many handshakes are there in ASL?

90