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13 Cards in this Set
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NON-DOMINANT HAND |
should be used for listing in ASL |
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DIRECTIONAL VERBS in ASL means: |
that they move to show the subject and object of the verb - " who did what to whom" in one sign |
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BASIC STRUCTURE of ASL |
the topic come first; then a comment about the topic |
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YES/NO QUESTIONS |
require you to raise your eyebrows |
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INDEXING (DEIXIS) |
setting something or someone up in space ex. who is speaking |
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"Deaf" refers to |
a Deaf person who uses ASL as a primary means of communication and identify self as a part of Deaf Culture |
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A DEAF PERSON |
is the only one who can give you a sign name; it means you are highly valued in Deaf community- you learned the culture & ASL *you don't make up your own |
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WH-QUESTIONS |
require you to lower your eyebrows ex. what, where, why ? |
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"deaf" |
refers to the medical perspective of being partially or completely lacking in the sense of hearing |
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ARBITRARY NAME SIGN |
are made with the first initial of name and location of the head or torso |
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DESCRIPTIVE NAME SIGN |
shows a physical or behavioral trait of the individual |
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DEAF PEOPLE prefer to be called- |
"Deaf"; not "deaf-and-dumb" or"deaf-mute" and also not classified as handicapped or disabled |
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When a DEAF PERSON is in the room |
you should develop the habit of always signing when they are present |
