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Sign Language

American Sign Language (ASL) is a visual language using handshapes, facial expressions, and body movements, distinct from English grammar and primarily used in North America. It has specific signs for concepts like 'deaf' and relies on five parameters: handshape, palm orientation, movement, location, and non-manual markers. ASL is a complete language with cultural significance, featuring basic signs such as 'hello' and 'thank you.'

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Sign Language

American Sign Language (ASL) is a visual language using handshapes, facial expressions, and body movements, distinct from English grammar and primarily used in North America. It has specific signs for concepts like 'deaf' and relies on five parameters: handshape, palm orientation, movement, location, and non-manual markers. ASL is a complete language with cultural significance, featuring basic signs such as 'hello' and 'thank you.'

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American Sign Language (ASL) is a natural, visual language using handshapes,

facial expressions, and body movements, not based on English grammar.


Primarily used in North America, it features distinct signs for "deaf" (touching
cheek near ear then mouth) and is a foundational tool for Deaf culture. It is a
complete, complex language, separate from spoken English.
Key Aspects of Deaf Sign Language (ASL)
 How to Sign "Deaf": The standard sign involves moving an index finger
from near the ear to near the mouth (or vice versa), often touching the
cheek.
 Five Parameters: ASL relies on handshape, palm orientation, movement,
location, and non-manual markers (facial expressions).
 Cultural Context:
Sign language is a, distinct,, naturally developed language, not a universal one,
with variations like BSL (British Sign Language) or FSL (Filipino Sign Language)
.
 Basic Signs:
o Hello: Dominant hand moves out from the forehead.

o Thank You: Hand moves outward from the chin.

o Name: Both hands in "U" shape, tapping on top of each other.

o Me/I: Point index finger toward oneself.

o Understand: A small flick upward near the head.

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