Feelings and Emotions in American Sign Language (ASL)

The video tutorial teaches how to express feelings using American Sign Language (ASL). It emphasizes the importance of facial expressions when signing emotions like sad, happy, mad, sick, well, and afraid. The tutorial highlights ASL's efficiency, noting that there's no need to sign the word 'I' when expressing feelings. The video concludes with a review of the signs learned.

Why is it important to use facial expressions when signing emotions in ASL?

• Facial expressions are optional in ASL.

• Facial expressions help convey the emotion more clearly.

• Facial expressions are used to distract the viewer.

• Facial expressions are only used for emphasis.

What is a key feature of ASL that makes it efficient?

• It requires signing every word.

• It uses complex grammar rules.

• It allows expressing emotions without signing 'I'.

• It relies heavily on written text.

Which of the following is NOT an emotion sign reviewed in the video?

• Excited

• Afraid

• Mad

• Sad

How do you sign 'I'm sick' in ASL?

• By signing 'I' and then 'sick'.

• By signing 'sick' with a sad face.

• By signing 'sick' with no need for 'I'.

• By signing 'I' and then 'well'.

What should you do to express 'I'm afraid' in ASL?

• Sign 'afraid' with a neutral face.

• Sign 'afraid' with a fearful expression.

• Sign 'I' and then 'afraid'.

• Sign 'afraid' with a happy face.