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ANIMAL NAME fs-ZEBRA
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APPEAR SAME-HORSE CL:2(show legs standing)
CL:B(show height, eye gaze)
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CL:4(multiple stripes) CL:G (dom, individual stripes, BLACK non-dom),
CL:G (dom individual stripes, WHITE non-dom)
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FACE CL: claw (shape of face)
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EAR CL:U (ears up)
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HAIR CL:4 (mohawk mane shape)

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It looks like you're providing a structured description or categorization of a zebra with specific attributes related to its appearance. Here’s a clarification or reorganization of the details you’ve outlined:

Animal Name: Zebra (fs-ZEBRA)

Appearance:

  1. General Shape:

    • CL: 2 (Showing legs in a standing position)
    • CL: B (Height, eye gaze)

  2. Stripes:

    • CL: 4 (Multiple stripes)
    • CL: G (Dominant trait: individual black stripes, Non-dominant trait)
    • CL: G (Dominant trait: individual white stripes, Non-dominant trait)

  3. Face:

    • CL: Claw (Shape of face)

  4. Ears:

    • CL: U (Ears positioned upwards)

  5. Hair:

    • CL: 4 (Shape of hair: mohawk mane)

This format highlights the specific characteristics and traits attributed to the zebra, emphasizing its unique features such as stripes, ear position, and mane style. If you need further details or specific information added, feel free to ask!

change it to an elephant

Certainly! Here’s a structured description for an elephant based on the previous format you provided:

Animal Name: Elephant (fs-ELEPHANT)

Appearance:

  1. General Shape:

    • CL: 2 (Showing legs in a standing position)
    • CL: B (Height, eye gaze)

  2. Trunk:

    • CL: 4 (Long trunk, prominent feature)
    • CL: G (Dominant trait: flexible, Non-dominant traits: strength)

  3. Ears:

    • CL: U (Large ears positioned outwards)

  4. Body:

    • CL: 4 (Large, robust body shape)
    • CL: G (Dominant trait: wrinkled skin, Non-dominant trait: color variations)

  5. Tusks:

    • CL: 4 (Prominent tusks, depending on species)

  6. Hair:

    • CL: 4 (Sparse, coarse hair on the head and tail)

This format aligns with the previous style while highlighting the unique characteristics of an elephant. If there’s anything else you’d like to add or modify, let me know!

oh and here are the instructions:

Choose 1 animal (It will be easier if you are looking at a picture of this animal). Remember, you may NOT use ZEBRA, HORSE, or CHICK since those were provided in the examples. Give the sign (if there is one) & fingerspell the name for clarity. Choose at least 5 unique features of this animal that distinguishes it from others. Use a minimum of 5 DIFFERENT Descriptive Classifiers to create a visual representation of your animal. You should be incorporating both your dominant & non-dominant hands into your description when appropriate (see video examples in Live Lesson recordings). You may repeat a classifier for clarification if needed (as in steps 4 & 5 above); HOWEVER, you are REQUIRED to use at least 5 different descriptive classifiers. If you use the same classifier differently (as in steps 3 & 8 above), that counts as two. Include non-manual marker information in (parentheses). This can be information regarding sizing, indexing, body shifting, eye gaze, emphasis, classifiers, or anything else you may need to remember to sign accurately.

Got it! Based on the instructions provided, here’s a structured description for an animal other than a zebra, horse, or chick. For this example, I'll choose an elephant:

Animal Name: Elephant (fs-ELEPHANT)

Sign:

  • The sign for "elephant" can vary based on different sign languages, but one common sign involves a flat hand moving from the forehead, resembling the elephant's trunk, while fingerspelling the name “E-L-E-P-H-A-N-T” for clarity.

Unique Features:

  1. Trunk:

    • CL: 4 (Representing the trunk; use one hand to show the long, flexible trunk extending from the face)
    • Non-manual markers: Eye gaze focused ahead (indicating the direction of the trunk), slight body shift forward aligning with the trunk.

  2. Ears:

    • CL: U (Using both hands to show large, flappy ears extending outwards)
    • Non-manual markers: Slight head tilt to emphasize ear size and movement.

  3. Body Shape:

    • CL: 2 (Describing the large, round body shape of the elephant; use both hands to outline the bulk)
    • Non-manual markers: Emphasize size through body shifting and enlarged gestures.

  4. Tusks:

    • CL: 4 (Illustrating prominent tusks, position hands outwards near the mouth)
    • Non-manual markers: Squinting eyes to denote strength and size of tusks.

  5. Skin Texture:

    • CL: 5 (Displaying wrinkles or rough skin texture; use one hand in a wavy motion to depict the lumpy skin)
    • Non-manual markers: Facial expression of roughness (e.g., a furrowed brow).

Additional Notes:

  • Use your dominant hand for the main features while reinforcing with your non-dominant hand for added detail.
  • Incorporate eye gaze to direct attention to specific features while signing.
  • Feel free to repeat classifiers if needed for clarity but ensure they depict different aspects of the elephant.

Summary:

This representation captures the unique characteristics of an elephant using a minimum of five different descriptive classifiers, meeting the assignment requirements. If you need any modifications or additional information, feel free to ask!