Topic | Comment

Question

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Giraffe | fs-GIRAFFE
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Tongue | CL: L (long and prehensile, showing how it can grasp leaves)
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Height | CL: 10 (tall stature, indicating a height of up to 18 feet)
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Face | CL: claw (shape of face)
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Neck| CL: U (ears up)
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Hair| CL: 4 (mohawk mane shape on neck)

Be specific on how i should sign this

Answer 1

When signing about giraffes with the provided comments and classifiers, here’s a step-by-step guide on how to convey the information clearly and effectively in American Sign Language (ASL):

1. Introduction of the Subject (Giraffe):

   • Sign "GIRAFFE" using the fingerspelled abbreviation (fs-GIRAFFE) or use the ASL sign for giraffe if you know it.

2. Tongue:

   • Use the CL: L handshape to represent the long, prehensile tongue of the giraffe. You can demonstrate how the tongue extends and can grasp leaves while mimicking the action or incorporating movement to show its prehensile nature.

3. Height:

   • Use CL: 10 to indicate the tall stature of giraffes. You can raise your hand to show the height reaching up to 18 feet. Make sure to gesture upward to give a sense of actual height.

4. Face:

   • For the CL: claw to describe the shape of the face, you can use your hand in a claw shape to show the facial features of the giraffe.

5. Neck:

   • Use CL: U with your arms to illustrate the ears pointing upwards and the long neck of the giraffe. You can move your hands upward to emphasize the length of the neck.

6. Hair:

   • For the CL: 4, you can represent the mohawk mane shape on the neck of the giraffe. Use a "4" handshape to mimic the shape and style of the mane on the giraffe’s neck.

Tips for Signing:

• Make sure to incorporate facial expressions and body language to convey enthusiasm and emphasis, especially when discussing characteristics like height and the tongue.
• Use space effectively by positioning the signs in a way that reflects the actual size and proportions of a giraffe.
• Maintain eye contact and engage your audience to keep them interested in your presentation.

By following these guidelines, you can effectively communicate the characteristics of the giraffe in a visually engaging manner.

Answer 2

what handshape do I do for each of them?

Answer 3

Here are the suggested handshapes for each of the listed characteristics when signing about giraffes:

1. Giraffe:

   • Handshape: Use fingerspelling for "GIRAFFE" (fs-GIRAFFE). This will likely require you to use the handshape for each letter: G, I, R, A, F, F, E.

2. Tongue:

   • Handshape: CL: L. This is made by forming your left hand into the "L" shape (thumb extended, index finger extended, other fingers curled).

3. Height:

   • Handshape: CL: 10. This handshape uses your dominant hand with all five fingers extended (a "5" handshape) and then can be morphed into a "10" by emphasizing the height. Alternatively, you can use a "flat hand" and move it upward to indicate the height.

4. Face:

   • Handshape: CL: claw. This is typically done with your dominant hand in a claw shape, where fingers are curved and can indicate various aspects (strength or shapes) of the face.

5. Neck:

   • Handshape: CL: U. You can use your index and middle fingers to form a "U" and raise it upwards to indicate the long neck and ears pointing up (the fingers can be moved upward to emphasize length).

6. Hair:

   • Handshape: CL: 4. Form your dominant hand as a "4" shape (index finger extended along with the thumb, while the other fingers are closed). You can move this handshape along the top of your head or demonstrate the mohawk shape.

Summary of Handshapes:

• Giraffe: Fingerspelling (fs-GIRAFFE)
• Tongue: CL: L
• Height: CL: 10 (or a flat hand moving upward)
• Face: CL: claw
• Neck: CL: U
• Hair: CL: 4

Using these handshapes effectively will help convey the characteristics of giraffes accurately in sign language.