Contrasting People, Places and things in American Sign Language (ASL)

What is the primary use of space in front of the body in ASL?

• To indicate emotions

• To create artistic expressions

• To contrast different people, places, or things

• To perform dance movements

How does ASL use space to convey distance?

• By altering the facial expressions

• By using different hand shapes

• By changing the speed of signing

• By utilizing the space in front of the body

Which of the following is an example of using space in ASL to show time?

• Signing closer to the body for past events

• Using larger hand movements

• Signing with both hands

• Changing the hand orientation

What is one example of an ASL sign mentioned in the video?

• Wide

• Narrow

• Tall

• Short

Which of the following is NOT a way ASL uses space?

• To show distance

• To indicate volume

• To contrast people

• To convey time