Question

American Sign Language is

Answer 1

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a complete, natural language that is used by the Deaf community in the United States and parts of Canada. It is a visual-gestural language, meaning that it is primarily conveyed through hand shapes, facial expressions, and body movements.

American Sign Language (ASL) has its own grammar and syntax, distinct from spoken English. It uses hand shapes and movements to represent words and concepts, while facial expressions and body language convey important grammatical and contextual information.

ASL is not universal and differs from other sign languages used in different countries, such as British Sign Language (BSL) or Australian Sign Language (Auslan). Each sign language has its own vocabulary and grammar, specific to the linguistic and cultural context in which it is used.

ASL is not a direct translation of spoken English, but rather a unique language with its own linguistic features and cultural nuances. It is used by Deaf individuals as their primary means of communication and is also taught to hearing individuals who want to communicate with the Deaf community.

Answer 2

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American Sign Language (ASL) is a complete, natural language used by many Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals in the United States and parts of Canada. It is a visual language that uses a combination of handshapes, facial expressions, body movements, and gestures to convey meaning. ASL has its own grammatical rules and syntax, which are distinct from those of spoken English. It is considered a separate language and not a form of English with signs. ASL is used to communicate among members of the Deaf community, as well as with interpreters, family members, friends, and others who learn the language.