To sign the topic "Giraffe" with the provided details, follow this structure:
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Start with the topic: "Giraffe."
- Use the sign for "Giraffe" (fs-GIRAFFE). This is a fingerspelled representation of the word.
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Sign "Tongue":
- Use CL: L (showing an "L" handshape). Demonstrate the long and prehensile nature of the giraffe's tongue by extending your "L" handshape to show how it can grasp leaves. You can move your hand to mimic the action of the tongue reaching for leaves.
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For "CL: 4 (multiple patches)":
- Use CL: 4 handshape to indicate the multiple coat patterns on a giraffe. Show the patches on the body with your hand positioned flat and demonstrate the distribution of the patches.
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For "CL: G (dom. individual patches, BROWN non-dom)":
- Next, use CL: G handshape to represent the dominant and non-dominant patches on the giraffe's body. Indicate the shapes and colors (brown for non-dominant patches) to give a visual of how those patches appear on the animal.
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For "Face":
- Use CL: claw to show the shape of the giraffe’s face. Position your hand to demonstrate the overall shape of the giraffe’s head and face structure.
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For "Neck":
- Use the CL: U handshape to show the ears being upright. You can place your hand at the top of your own head to indicate the neck and gesture towards the ears.
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For "Height":
- Use CL: 4 again to represent the "mohawk mane shape" on the neck. Position your hand in a way that shows the height of the giraffe compared to you or another object.
Summary of Signing:
- Fingerspell "GIRAFFE."
- Sign Tongue with CL: L, showing reach for leaves.
- Show patches with CL: 4, indicating multiple and singular patches.
- Use CL: G for specific patches.
- Sign the face with CL: claw to mold the face shape.
- Use CL: U for the upright ears.
- Demonstrate height with CL: 4 for the mane.
Make sure your expressions and movements emphasize the characteristics of the giraffe you are describing, including its elongated tongue, unique patterns, and notable height.
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