American Sign Language

What is the Sign Language Center in New York City known for?

• Holding classes in multiple languages

• Encouraging students to speak aloud

• Conducting silent classes in American Sign Language

• Offering online courses in sign language

What is the focus of the article 'American Sign Language Reveals Wordplay Beyond Sound'?

• The history of sign languages around the globe

• The importance of spoken language in communication

• The challenges of learning American Sign Language

• The use of wordplay in American Sign Language

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5A

What is the author's view on the wordplay in American Sign Language compared to English?

• It is nonsensical in ASL

• It is more complex in ASL

• It is simpler in ASL

• It is similar in both languages

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5A

How does ASL convey meaning according to the text?

• Through a combination of various elements

• Through the use of space around the body only

• Through hand shapes and movements only

• Through facial expressions and lip movements only

What does the sign for 'understand' convey when the pinkie finger is used instead of the index finger?

• A sarcastic remark

• A question

• A partial understanding

• A clever turn of phrase

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

What does the author compare ASL hand twisters to in English?

• Tongue twisters

• Riddles

• Proverbs

• Haikus

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What does Dr. Hochgesang mention about the use of English in ASL wordplay?

• It enhances the linguistic territory of ASL

• It represents an incursion on linguistic territory

• It has no impact on ASL wordplay

• It simplifies the understanding of ASL

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5A

What does the author suggest about the Deaf community's frustration in the text?

• It is due to the lack of ASL interpreters

• It is caused by the misrepresentation of ASL

• It is directed towards the hearing community

• It is a common occurrence

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

What does Mr. Epstein compare the description of ASL to in the text?

• A sports event

• A theater play

• A music concert

• A dance show

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CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

What is the author's main concern regarding the understanding of ASL?

• The complexity of ASL grammar

• The absence of sign language teachers

• The lack of educational resources

• The reliance on comparisons to English

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CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2