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Where did American Sign Language originate?

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France

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Who is known as the Father of the Deaf?

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Charles-Michel de l'Épée

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What is the third most-studied language in the U.S.?

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American Sign Language

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How many sign languages are there around the world?

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300

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What did Alexander Graham Bell promote for teaching deaf kids?

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Oralism

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What are the five parameters of a sign in American Sign Language?

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Hand shape, Palm orientation, Location, Movement, Non-manual signals

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What is the purpose of fingerspelling in American Sign Language?

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To communicate with hearing people

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What is the proper use of fingerspelling in American Sign Language?

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For proper names and titles

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What is the primary focus when receiving signs in a sign language conversation?

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The signer's facial expressions

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Purpose of the signing space in American Sign Language?

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To maintain consistency in sign size