whq
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- denotes questions which ask for information and are signed with the eyebrows squeezed together and the head tilted forward (Humphries & Padden, Learning.., p. 2)
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q
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- denotes questions which ask for a "yes" or "no" answer and are signed with the eyebrows raised and the head tilted forward (Humphries & Padden, Learning..., p. 4)
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t
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- denotes the subject or object of a sentence being introduced as the topic of the sentence and followed by a comment; this is shown by raised eyebrows (Humpries & Padden, Learning..., p. 44)
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if
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- when two clauses are joined to form a conditional sentence, the eyebrows are raised and the head tilted slightly during the conditional clause (Humphries & Padden, Learning..., p. 171)
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rq
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- denotes a rhetorical question, which is a question where the signer/interpreter intends to answer the question him/herself; this is shown with the eyebrows are raised and the head tilted forward (as in questions which ask for a Yes/No answer) (Humphries & Padden, Learning..., p. 284)
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when
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- denotes a part of the sentence which shows use of time (past, present, future)
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n
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- denotes negation of the phrase; this is accomplished by shaking the head "no" while signing the phrase (Humphries & Padden, Learning..)
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y
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- denotes affirming a phrase; this is accomplished by nodding the head "yes" while signing the phrase
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-denotes a pause used within a thought or concept
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-denotes a pause used to end a thought or concept
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- (hyphen)
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-indicates that the words joined by a hyphen represent one compound ASL sign or motion
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arrows (see example)
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-these are all used to index and create reference points; indexing location can usually be changed to fit the signer's preference (ex. them, they, he she); however when used to reference the Persons of the Trinity, indexes should be kept consistent with the gloss for clarity; to reference the Persons of the Trinity, the "God-box" is used with the Father indexed to the upper left, Christ indexed to the upper right, and the Holy Spirit indexed to the upper middle.
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( )
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-words in parentheses may or may not be signed, depending on your audience. If they
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< >
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Used when indicating "this" AND "that", indicated by a small body shift from one side < to the other >.
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CAPS, small
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All glossing is done in capital letters. Words in small letters indicate a definition for the previous word as the previous word has more than one sign.
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" "
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-words in quotes are to be dramatized as if you are the speaker.
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E-D-E-N
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words with hyphens between letters means to fingerspell
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+
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means the sign is repeated. A number following the plus sign (or multiple + signs) indicates how many times to repeat.
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underline
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underlined words mean to reference that person or thing, using an open palm instead of pointing. I mostly use this in hymns.
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