Question 1
According to the model developed by William Stokoe, which set of features constitutes the basic phonological parameters of an ASL sign?
Correct Answer:
Handshape, location, movement, and palm orientation
Question 2
Two ASL signs that are identical in every parameter except handshape, such that the change in handshape alone produces a different meaning, are an example of what linguistic phenomenon?
Correct Answer:
A minimal pair
Question 3
In ASL, raised eyebrows, a slight backward head tilt, and a held pause that mark the beginning of a sentence most commonly signal which grammatical function?
Correct Answer:
A topicalized phrase fronted before the comment
Question 4
The 1880 Second International Congress on Education of the Deaf, held in Milan, is significant in Deaf history primarily because it
Correct Answer:
Passed resolutions favoring oral education and banning sign language in deaf schools
Question 5
The 1988 Deaf President Now protest at Gallaudet University resulted directly in
Correct Answer:
The appointment of I. King Jordan as the university's first deaf president
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