th 5 parameter PURPOSE OF ASL PROSODY Prosody

th 5 parameter

PURPOSE OF ASL PROSODY? Prosody is the combination of features in any language that produces the rhythm, accent, and “feel” of the language. In ASL, prosody is a visual spatial image, created by several features. These features include head and body movements, eye squint, eyebrow movement, mouth movement, speed of signing, sign formation, pacing, and pausing. These features are often very difficult for interpreters to acquire.

Help you follow facial expression, head movement, mouth movement eye brows, body movement, & a total use of every part of your body when using ASL. It will enables you to follow along the story. n to give you the accurate information on how to follow, interpret what the signer is trying to say. n to give you clues on how to read the ASL n It will also allow you to give your comment to the other signers. n

IDENTIFY DIFFERENT FACIAL EXPRESSIONS ANGRY, ANNOYED, AGGRESSIVE, BORED, CAUTIOUS, CONFIDENT, CONFUSED, CURIOUS, DISAPPOINTED, DISGUSTED, ENVIOUS, ECSTATIC, HAPPY, HELPLESS, HOPEFUL, HOSTILE, INTERESTED, MISCHIEVOUS, PAINED, PUZZLED, RELIEVED, SATISFIED, SHOCK, SURE, SURPRISED, SUSPICIOUS, UNDECIDED

BUG SCREEN

Shadowing ASL

Non-Manual Signals Functions 1. Conversation Regulators 2. Reflection of Emotion States 3. Constructed Action 4. Grammatical Marker 5. Lexical Signs 6. Modifiers

ASL Mouth Morphemes n Functions: ¨Verbs ¨Adverbs ¨Modals (Adjectives)

SMART

SMART

SMART

SMART

SMART

SMART

SMART Intelligent n Bright n Genius n Clever n Educated n Sharp n Resourceful n Wise n Brainy n Brilliant n Whiz n Competent n Masterly n Keen n Gifted n Ingenious n

SMART Expert n Witty n Astute n Nimble n Agile n Apt n Guru n Proficient n Advanced n Discerning n Egghead n Knowing n Knowledgeable n Inventive n Quick-witted n Einstein n

ASL Mouth Morpheme Inflection Degree If one movement Pursed Blow Puckered lip

SMART n Smart n Intelligent n Genius n Sharp n Witty n Savvy n Clever n Gifted n Bright n Brilliant n Einstein

Einstein Genius SMART: Brilliant ASL Mouth Morpheme Inflection Degree Gifted Savvy Intelligent Witty Smart Bright Clever Sharp

Group activity

UGLY

n ugly n grungy n unattractive n hideous n bad-looking n horrid n beast n repulsive n grisly n revolting n gross n unlovely n grotesque n unsightly

ASL Mouth Morpheme Inflection Degree If one movement Pursed Blow Puckered lip

PRETTY

n pretty n dreamboat n beautiful n elegant n appealing n fair, n charming n foxy n cute n good-looking n dainty n looker n delicate n lovely n dishy n gorgeous fine n enchanting

ASL Mouth Morpheme Inflection Degree If one movement Pursed Blow Puckered lip

CLEAN

n clean n orderly n uncluttered n shining n clear n sparkling n faultless, n spic-and-span flawless n fresh n hygienic n sterilized n neat n spotless n squeaky n tidy

ASL Mouth Morpheme Inflection Degree If one movement Pursed Blow Puckered lip

DIRTY

Dirty n Filthy n Grimy n Contaminated n Crummy n Greasy n Grubby n Grungy n Icky n Nasty n Scummy n Slimy n smudged, smutty n stained n unkempt n unsanitary n untidy n yucky n gross n

ASL Mouth Morpheme Inflection Degree If one movement Pursed Blow Puckered lip

NICE

nice n admirable n agreeable n attractive n courteous n cultured n delightful n favorable n friendly n gentle n gracious n kind, kindly, n lovely n pleasant, pleasurable n polite, well-mannered n

ASL Mouth Morpheme Inflection Degree If one movement Pursed Blow Puckered lip

MEAN

n mean n difficult n unlikable n evil n rude n hard-nosed n hostile n rotten n bad-tempered n shameless n cantankerous n unfriendly n despicable n unpleasant n vicious

ASL Mouth Morpheme Inflection Degree If one movement Pursed Blow Puckered lip

MM - understanding, taking-it-easy/leisurely action verbs: WRITE, WALK, DRIVE, LOOK, COOK - Moderate in size, distance, time-related

FFF - with sympathy: SORRY, AWFUL, REALLY, PITY, WOW, FEEL - FUNNY, FIST, CUTE

OOO - wowed: THINK-WOW, NEAT, NEW, AWFUL (unbelievable), OIC - NOON, SHOES, WHO, LONG-TIME-AGO

AHH - distance or time for a long period: FAR AWAY, ALL-DAY, ALL-NIGHT, TRAVEL-ALL-OVER, SOMETIME IN FUTURE, ONCE UPON A TIME - IN AWE, FALL-INTO-IMMERSION, FASCINATED, OIC

PUFFED CHEEK - PLENTY, FAT, HUGE, WADS OF MONEY, BRAINY - FANCY, EXPENSIVE, SO-CHEAP - AWFUL*

IS - GETTING-BY, SO-CLOSE, SMART, TOO-EXPENSIVE, VERY-CLEAN, VERY-DIRTY - action verbs with difficulty: DANCE, FINGERSPELL, PRACTICE, READ, SIGNING, EXPLAINING - WOW, SILLY*, FEELING, SORRY

BRR - GUN DOWN (sound-imitation) - “too - ____” : MANY-PEOPLE, BORED, COLD, BEAUTIFUL, SMART, STUPID, CHEAP, DIRTY, EXPENSIVE

SOA - PEEVED, HATE, RIVAL, LIE - “Sooooooo-_______”: COLD, SMART, LUCKY, CHEAP, EXPENSIVE, PROUD, CLEAN

INTENSE with extreme: HORDES/PACKED, CROWDED, PITCH-BLACK(DARK), BROWN-NOSE/FLATTER, TAKE-ADVANTAGE-OF, TAKE-OVERLAND, HOT, RAIN, THUNDER

Inflection Degree with ASL Mouthings & Eyes INTENSE SOA BRR IS PUFFED CHEEK AHH LIP PRESS OOO FFF MM FLAT (Squint Eyes) NEUTRAL (Normal Eye) (Open Eyes)

n Examples: SMART FINE(wg) AWFUL SORRY

Credits n B. Bridges & M. Metzger. (1996) Deaf Tend Your. Silver Spring, MD: Calliope Press. n B. Bridges. The Fifth Parameter: Non-Manual Signals. (videotape/DVD - soon to be released) n C. Lucas & C. Valli. (1995, 2 nd ed. ) Linguistics of American Sign Language: An Introduction. Washington, D. C. : Gallaudet University Press. n SLNG 1445 course lecture notes at Austin Community College by Byron Bridges, Nathie Marbury, and Lisa Gelineau. n Baker-Shenk & C. Cokely American Sign Language: A Teacher’s Resource Text on Grammar and Culture (Green Books)