Unit 4: Comprehension From
ASL Questions With Accurate
Answers
According to Gile sustained analysis means interpreters must do what? correct
answer continuall attend and check probable meaning with the current context by
- if the meanings make sense
- are the meanings intended by the speaker
According to Weaver what are the three important types of processing related to
comprehension? correct answer - identifying the meaning units in the message
- identifying the speaker's intent
- using appropriate ELK or context into play to help frame the information
Analyzing the source message based on the needs of the target audience correct
answer even if information about the target audience is incomplete it should be
cnsidered in order to formualte an interpretation that is relevant to the needs of
the recipients
(information about the target audience used to determine accuracy of
interpretation.)
- linguistic information
-cultural information
ASL Grammatical Facial Markers correct answer - Errors can include incorrect
interpretation of WH questions
, - yes-no
- interpreting statements as questions
- confusing emotions with grammar
- incorrect use of furrowed brow
- explans questions, emotions and topicalization
ASL Referencing correct answer Referencing is shown by
1. eye gaze
- provides information about the person or thing being discussed
2. body orientation
- adds meaning to the message (combined with eye gaze)
3. Indexing or pointing
- indicates a referent
4. Signers can change direction of their torso to indicate taking the position of
various referents
5. Sometimes the body is moved to convey relative location to the referent
- the people or things referred to must be explicity names and located in signing
space before indexing the
Audience size correct answer 1. large group - there may be less opportunity for
audience interaction with the speaker and with the interpreter
- unable to see the audience clearly
- limited feedback
2. Smaller audience - allows for more interaction and feedback from the audience
to the interpreter
ASL Questions With Accurate
Answers
According to Gile sustained analysis means interpreters must do what? correct
answer continuall attend and check probable meaning with the current context by
- if the meanings make sense
- are the meanings intended by the speaker
According to Weaver what are the three important types of processing related to
comprehension? correct answer - identifying the meaning units in the message
- identifying the speaker's intent
- using appropriate ELK or context into play to help frame the information
Analyzing the source message based on the needs of the target audience correct
answer even if information about the target audience is incomplete it should be
cnsidered in order to formualte an interpretation that is relevant to the needs of
the recipients
(information about the target audience used to determine accuracy of
interpretation.)
- linguistic information
-cultural information
ASL Grammatical Facial Markers correct answer - Errors can include incorrect
interpretation of WH questions
, - yes-no
- interpreting statements as questions
- confusing emotions with grammar
- incorrect use of furrowed brow
- explans questions, emotions and topicalization
ASL Referencing correct answer Referencing is shown by
1. eye gaze
- provides information about the person or thing being discussed
2. body orientation
- adds meaning to the message (combined with eye gaze)
3. Indexing or pointing
- indicates a referent
4. Signers can change direction of their torso to indicate taking the position of
various referents
5. Sometimes the body is moved to convey relative location to the referent
- the people or things referred to must be explicity names and located in signing
space before indexing the
Audience size correct answer 1. large group - there may be less opportunity for
audience interaction with the speaker and with the interpreter
- unable to see the audience clearly
- limited feedback
2. Smaller audience - allows for more interaction and feedback from the audience
to the interpreter
