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

The video tutorial explains how American Sign Language (ASL) utilizes the space in front of the body to contrast people, places, or things, and to convey distance or time. It provides examples to illustrate these concepts.

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