This is for my American Sign Language class. It's 5 questions. I really need some help! If you could answer all 5 for me that wo

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This is for my American Sign Language class. It's 5 questions. I really need some help! If you could answer all 5 for me that wo

uld be great! I might have to split them up.
1) Deaf culture has often been described as being more blunt, frank and direct than hearing culture. Deaf people seem to be promoting this type of openness with each other and the world at large. Why do you think Deaf people are more likely to ‘tell it as it is’? Explore different reasons and support your opinions with logical arguments or facts, making sure to also try to think from the perspective of a Deaf person.

2) From what you have learned so far, what are some of the major similarities and differences between ASL and your native language? Establish at least five points or criteria to compare and contrast ASL and your language.

3) You have come far in your ASL learning journey, and along the way, you have learned not only the basic elements to help you conduct a conversation in ASL but also the rich history and culture behind the Deaf community. How close (or different!) is the American Deaf culture to your culture? If you have had the chance to be in contact with the Deaf community, feel free to use some anecdotes to help illustrate your points about the similarity or difference of the two cultures.

4) ASL is not a universal sign language. You might have heard of Esperanto, a constructed language created in 1887 with the purpose of serving as an international language by Polish ophthalmologist L. L. Zamenhof. Do you think a universal sign language would be preferable for Deaf people? Although world-wide communication among signers would be an obvious advantage to such a language, what would be some of the limitations or drawbacks?

5) Have you noticed any changes, however small, in your speaking pattern or body language since you started learning ASL? Do you now listen or observe people engaged in conversations in a different way? Discuss any changes you’ve noticed, or if you haven’t noticed any change and don’t expect to see changes, and give your opinion on why that might be and whether it might be related to the frequency with which you use ASL or the level of your involvement in the Deaf community.

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krok68 [185] · Answer 1 · 2026-03-14T12:18:45+03:00

Addressing all five queries is tricky as they require personal reflection on your journey and experiences with ASL, which makes it ethically inappropriate for me to provide specific answers. However, consider reflecting on aspects of your learning, such as significant moments or realizations that stood out to you, as those can serve as supportive arguments in your responses. Think about the similarities and differences you observed between ASL and your native language; highlight even minor differences that relate to the prompt. If you have experiences interacting with the Deaf community, weave those anecdotes into your answers when applicable. Contemplate the aspects that were particularly easy or challenging during your studies and their influence on the idea of a universal sign language. Also, observe any changes in your communication or body language since learning ASL. Use your personal insights confidently while ensuring to ground them in the knowledge you've acquired during your studies. Good luck!

katovenus [142] · Answer 2 · 2026-03-14T12:18:25+03:00

Deaf individuals tend to express themselves in a straightforward manner due to the inherent nature of their language, where every specific gesture conveys a unique meaning, unlike the various interpretations of single words in English. Verbal communication consists of numerous components like tone and expression, while American Sign Language relies on just facial expressions and gestures, leading to clear and direct messaging. For instance, in English, one might ask "how are you" in several ways, whereas sign language assigns a distinct meaning to each gesture, making Deaf individuals more likely to communicate directly.