Sign Language and Gestures Flashcards
1
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Gestures
A
not language, but can be used to compliment language
2
Q
Emblems
A
function liked fixed phrases, but unlike real phrases they are not composed of individual words
3
Q
Deictics
A
Refers to an object, usually by pointing
4
Q
Iconics
A
Represent what they refer to in a non-arbitrary way, the from and the meaning are the same
5
Q
Signed English
A
recreates English grammar and vocab using some ASL signs
6
Q
ASL
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has it’s own grammar and lexicon, as well as signs
7
Q
Articulatory Parameters
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shape, location, movement, orientation
8
Q
Shape
A
configuration of the hand(s) (flat hand)
9
Q
Orientation
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orientation of the hand(s) (palm up or palm down)
10
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Location
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position of the sign in relationship to head or body
11
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Movement
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ex: out and downward
12
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Primes
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Contrasting elements within the four general parameters
