Topic | Comment

Question

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Zebra | fs-ZEBRA
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APPEAR SAME-AS 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)

Answer 1

It looks like you're providing a structured comment or description regarding zebras, possibly for a linguistic or sign language representation. Here's a summary based on the comments and categories you've provided:

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Zebra Characteristics:

1. General Classification:

   • Term: fs-ZEBRA (fingerspelling for "zebra")

2. Physical Appearance Comparisons:

   • Comparison to Horse:
     • CL: 2 (Description focusing on standing legs)
     • CL: B (Focus on height and eye gaze)

3. Striping:

   • General Stripe Characteristics:
     • CL: 4 (Representing multiple stripes)
     • CL: G (Dominant individual stripes, black as non-dominant)
     • CL: G (Dominant individual stripes, white as non-dominant)

4. Facial Features:

   • Shape of Face:
     • CL: claw (Describing the shape of the zebra's face)

5. Ears:

   • Position of Ears:
     • CL: U (Ears positioned upwards)

6. Mane:

   • Mane Style:
     • CL: 4 (Describing a mohawk mane shape)

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This structured approach to describing the zebra emphasizes its key physical features and their representation in a sign language context. If you need further elaboration or a different focus, feel free to ask!

Answer 2

replace zebra with elephant

Answer 3

Sure! Here’s the structured comment or description under the topic of "Elephant," similar to the previous one on the zebra:

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Elephant Characteristics:

1. General Classification:

   • Term: fs-ELEPHANT (fingerspelling for "elephant")

2. Physical Appearance Comparisons:

   • Comparison to Other Animals:
     • CL: 2 (Description focusing on large, sturdy legs)
     • CL: B (Focus on height and eye gaze)

3. Trunk:

   • General Trunk Characteristics:
     • CL: 4 (Representing the long, flexible trunk)
     • CL: G (Details of how the trunk is used, e.g., reaching for food)

4. Facial Features:

   • Shape of Face:
     • CL: claw (Describing the broad shape of the elephant's face)

5. Ears:

   • Position of Ears:
     • CL: U (Ears shaped like large fans, often depicted as spreading out)

6. Tusks:

   • Tusks Description:
     • CL: G (Representing the long, curved tusks)

7. Body:

   • Body Shape:
     • CL: 4 (Describing the large, rounded body shape)

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This structured approach encompasses key aspects of an elephant's features and behaviors, formatted similarly to the previous zebra description. If you need more information or changes, let me know!

Answer 4

Directions: 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.

Answer 5

Let's choose the Giraffe as the animal for this exercise. Here’s how you might structure the information, including signs and fingerspelling along with descriptive classifiers:

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Animal: Giraffe

• Sign: (If there is a specific sign in ASL, use it)
• Fingerspell: fs-GIRAFFE

Unique Features of a Giraffe:

1. Long Neck
2. Spotted Coat
3. Tall Legs
4. Horns (Ossicones)
5. Long Tongue

Descriptive Classifiers:

1. CL: 5 (spotted coat)

   • Using the fingers spread apart, with some fingertips representing the spots on a giraffe’s body.
   • (Stand with a straight posture to emphasize height, maintaining eye gaze upward.)

2. CL: 1 (neck)

   • Using the index finger to represent the long neck, moving it upwards to indicate the giraffe's height.
   • (Shift your body slightly to one side while maintaining a stable base to represent the giraffe’s graceful stature.)

3. CL: 2 (legs)

   • Using both hands in a "2" handshape, showing the tall legs of the giraffe as you depict their long and slender form.
   • (Indexing each leg outwards and maintaining a tall posture.)

4. CL: C (body shape)

   • Using a "C" handshape to emphasize the giraffe's body structure, showing the overall size and shape.
   • (Use body shifting to demonstrate the broadness of the stomach and chest area.)

5. CL: B (horns)

   • Using a "B" handshape to represent the horns on top of the giraffe’s head, moving the hand slightly to show their height.
   • (Eye gaze directed upwards to reflect the height of the horns in comparison to the giraffe's tall neck.)

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Non-Manual Markers:

• Use raised eyebrows when signing features such as “long neck” to indicate emphasis.
• Maintain an open-mouthed expression when describing the giraffe’s long tongue—this represents its unique feeding behavior.
• Inhale slightly while forming facial expressions that reflect how tall and graceful a giraffe appears in its natural habitat.

With this structured approach, you can combine the classifiers and non-manual markers for a visual representation that captures the essence of a giraffe, adhering to the exercise's requirements. If you need more assistance or have any more questions, feel free to ask!