American Sign Language (ASL) Flashcards- Deaf Culture

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What is American Sign Language (ASL)?

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A language capable of expressing abstract ideas and utilizing space and movement to convey meaning.

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Historically, American Sign Language is related to:

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French Sign Language

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American Sign Language is used by most Deaf people in which of the following countries?

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United States and Canada

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Approximately what percent of Deaf people who marry are married to other Deaf people?

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90 Percent

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American Sign Language is traditionally handed down from generation to generation through:

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Deaf family members and Residential schools for the Deaf

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The role of facial expressions, head movements, and eye gaze in American Sign Language is primarily:

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Grammatical

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While watching another person sign, it is appropriate to focus on the signer’s:

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Face

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Among ASL signers, fingerspelling is mainly used in what ways?

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To specify brand names and to give names to people and places

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American Sign Language makes use of the space in front of a signer’s body to:

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Convey distance

Contrast two people, places, things, or ideas

Express time concepts

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To get the attention of a Deaf person who is looking the other way, you should:

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Tap him/her on the shoulder