Understanding ASL 5 Parameters of Sign

What does ASL stand for in the context of communication?

• American Sign Language

• Advanced Sign Language

• Automated Sign Language

• Adaptive Sign Language

Which of the following is a parameter of ASL?

• Volume

• Handshape

• Pitch

• Tone

In ASL, what does the parameter "location" refer to?

• The place where the signer is standing

• The position of the hand in relation to the body

• The direction the signer is facing

• The distance between the signer and the audience

Which parameter of ASL involves the movement of the hands?

• Handshape

• Movement

• Palm orientation

• Facial expression

What is the role of "facial expression" in ASL?

• To add emotion to spoken words

• To clarify the meaning of signs

• To indicate the volume of speech

• To show the speed of signing

Which parameter of ASL is concerned with the direction the palm is facing?

• Handshape

• Movement

• Palm orientation

• Location

How many main parameters are there in ASL?

• 3

• 4

• 5

• 6

Which of the following is NOT a parameter of ASL?

• Handshape

• Movement

• Volume

• Location

What does the parameter "handshape" refer to in ASL?

• The size of the hand

• The shape made by the hand and fingers

• The color of the hand

• The speed of hand movement

Which parameter of ASL can change the meaning of a sign if altered?

• Handshape

• Movement

• Palm orientation

• All of the above