SS Midterm

What is considered rude in Deaf culture during a conversation?

Not maintaining eye contact.

How do you get attention in Deaf culture?

By tapping on the shoulder, stomping a foot, flicking lights, or waving.

What percentage of the English language can be lipread while signing?

Only 30%.

In what decade did ASL gain recognition as a unique language?

1960s.

What major change occurred in the Deaf community in the 1980s?

They were considered a cultural minority rather than a group of disabled people.

What can 'Deaf clap' be described as?

Shaking hands in the air instead of clapping due to the inability to hear.

What is a 'name sign' in Deaf culture?

A sign given by Deaf people that describes a physical or behavioral trait.

How is a rhetorical question characterized in ASL?

A question for which the signer already knows the answer.

What does 'WH-FACE' refer to in ASL?

Facial expressions used when signing questions, often with eyebrows down.

What should be included in a complete ASL sentence?

There are no one-word answers; a complete thought must be expressed.

What is the significance of the term 'CODA'?

A hearing child of Deaf adults.

What was the original name of the American School for the Deaf?

Connecticut Asylum at Hartford for the Instruction of Deaf and Dumb Persons.

When signing a time-related sentence in ASL, where does the time sign come?

It always comes first in the sentence.

Who recognized that ASL has its own linguistic structure in the 1960s?

William Stokoe.

What is the rule of 9 in ASL?

A pattern that influences how duration is expressed in signs.

What does the term 'directionality' refer to in ASL?

Moving a sign in a certain direction to change its meaning.

What type of signs do not resemble their meaning?

Arbitrary signs.

How do Deaf people express 'you’re welcome' in sign language?

By signing 'thank you again' or using a head nod.

What do facial expressions express in ASL?

The tone of one's voice.

What are iconic signs?

Signs that resemble the meaning behind them.

What is the main goal of using spatial organization in ASL?

To separate details into related groups.

What is the significance of visual signals?

They are used to alert Deaf individuals, such as doorbells and smoke alarms.

How are non-manual signals important to ASL?

They contribute to the meaning of signs beyond hand movements.

What does the term 'CL' stand for in ASL?

Classifiers, which are used to represent certain categories of objects or actions.

How do you indicate negation in ASL?

By shaking your head while signing.

What does 'signing since' mean in the context of ASL?

It can also be used for 'for' when referring to periods of time.

What is the agent marker in ASL?

It indicates a person who performs or engages in the action of a sign.

How is the 'Deaf culture' defined?

A set of social beliefs and practices influenced by deafness, using sign languages as the main communication method.

What method of teaching uses lipreading and speaking for Deaf students?

Oral method.

What does the acronym VRS stand for?

Video Relay Service.

What were the major themes in De'VIA art?

Deaf experiences, metaphors, perspectives, and relationships with the environment.