ASL Describing People

What is the correct order for descriptions in ASL?

• Gender

• Details

• Body type

• Height

• Ethnicity

What is this sign?

• Double chin

• Female

• Ethnicity

• Aunt

What is this sign?

• Hair

• Bald

• Receding hairline

• Buzz cut

What is this sign?

• Man

• boy

• Woman

• Girl

What is this sign?

• Big

• Tall

• Man

• Oldest

What is this sign?

• Africian American

• White

• Asian

• Black

What is this sign?

• Joyful

• Goatee

• Beard

• To Shave

The signs for child and short are the same.

• True

• False

• Only on Tuesdays

What ASL feature is often used to describe hair styles?

• Classifiers

• Person Marker

• Glossing

• Exaggerated facial expressions

What is this sign?

• Shy

• Embarrassed

• Quiet

• Humble