Question
When telling a story, what should a signer do to indicate a transition?
Group of answer choices
The sign for TRANSITION should be used at all times.
The signer shouldn’t allow a pause between scenes at any point.
The signer should use the same movement throughout the story.
The signer should sign END SCENE immediately before transitioning.
Group of answer choices
The sign for TRANSITION should be used at all times.
The signer shouldn’t allow a pause between scenes at any point.
The signer should use the same movement throughout the story.
The signer should sign END SCENE immediately before transitioning.
Answers
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To indicate a transition in a story, the best practice is to use clear markers that help the audience understand the change in scene or time. While none of the specific options provided might directly reflect the nuances of sign language storytelling, a commonly accepted approach is to create a clear separation between scenes, which can involve both visual and contextual cues.
From the options given, none are ideal; however, if you must select one, using a technique similar to "signing END SCENE" (although that specific phrase may not be used in all sign languages) could serve as a transitional marker. This would convey to the audience that you are moving to a new part of the story.
Therefore, the best choice among the options provided would be **"The signer should sign END SCENE immediately before transitioning."** However, it's important to note that effective transitions can also include changes in facial expressions, body orientation, and other non-manual markers in addition to any specific signs used.
From the options given, none are ideal; however, if you must select one, using a technique similar to "signing END SCENE" (although that specific phrase may not be used in all sign languages) could serve as a transitional marker. This would convey to the audience that you are moving to a new part of the story.
Therefore, the best choice among the options provided would be **"The signer should sign END SCENE immediately before transitioning."** However, it's important to note that effective transitions can also include changes in facial expressions, body orientation, and other non-manual markers in addition to any specific signs used.