8.2 Snapshot Quiz
Due Apr 26 at 11:59pm
Points 25
Questions 25
Available after Apr 20 at 12am
Time Limit None
Instructions
Before taking this quiz, thoroughly review the unit materials, with an emphasis on the Unit Snapshots.
Total questions: 25
Question types: Multiple choice and True/False.
Attempt History
Attempt Time Score
LATEST Attempt 1 14 minutes 21 out of 25
Score for this quiz: 21 out of 25
Submitted Apr 22 at 8:57am
This attempt took 14 minutes.
Correct answer
Question 1
pts
Descriptions in ASL are only used for talking about witnessing crimes
True
False
Description is a fundamental aspect of communication in ASL, used in various contexts—not just for discussing
crimes.
See 8.2 Snapshot: Describing Others
Correct answer
Question 2
pts
Why do we learn to describe others or items, and why is there so much emphasis on this topic? Choose the best
answer.
Just because ASL is a visual language.
Because ASL does not have advanced words to describe.
Descriptions help improve memory retention.
It's the nature of conversation; we discuss descriptions in many contexts.
,It may seem like there is an emphasis on learning to describe in ASN, but that isn't entirely the case. You might not
realize it, but just as in spoken languages, you often need to describe people and things in various contexts, as
illustrated in the examples provided in 8.2 Snapshot: Describing Others.
See 8.2 Snapshot: Describing Others
Correct answer
Question 3
pts
How do you sign a referent in ASL to indicate that someone or something is present?
Using facial expressions to describe an object
Pointing upward when discussing non-visible objects
Pointing directly at a visible person or object
Looking away while pointing
A present referent involves pointing directly at a person or object that is visible to indicate clearly who or what is
being discussed.
See 8.2 Snapshot: Present and Not Present
Wrong answer
Question 4
pts
How do you sign a referent in ASL to indicate that someone or something is not present?
By looking directly at the person you are speaking to
By spelling out the name every time
By pointing downward and aligning your gaze with your finger
By pointing upward
For non-present referents, pointing downward while quickly glancing at your finger and then back at your listener
helps communicate about things or people not currently visible.
See 8.2 Snapshot: Present and Not Present
Correct answer
Question 5
pts
Why is it unnecessary to spell or sign the name repeatedly in ASL when referring to someone or something
repeatedly? Choose the best answer.
It is generally forgotten in conversation
It is too time-consuming
It is considered rude in Deaf culture
Once established, the same spatial reference is maintained by pointing back to that area.
Due Apr 26 at 11:59pm
Points 25
Questions 25
Available after Apr 20 at 12am
Time Limit None
Instructions
Before taking this quiz, thoroughly review the unit materials, with an emphasis on the Unit Snapshots.
Total questions: 25
Question types: Multiple choice and True/False.
Attempt History
Attempt Time Score
LATEST Attempt 1 14 minutes 21 out of 25
Score for this quiz: 21 out of 25
Submitted Apr 22 at 8:57am
This attempt took 14 minutes.
Correct answer
Question 1
pts
Descriptions in ASL are only used for talking about witnessing crimes
True
False
Description is a fundamental aspect of communication in ASL, used in various contexts—not just for discussing
crimes.
See 8.2 Snapshot: Describing Others
Correct answer
Question 2
pts
Why do we learn to describe others or items, and why is there so much emphasis on this topic? Choose the best
answer.
Just because ASL is a visual language.
Because ASL does not have advanced words to describe.
Descriptions help improve memory retention.
It's the nature of conversation; we discuss descriptions in many contexts.
,It may seem like there is an emphasis on learning to describe in ASN, but that isn't entirely the case. You might not
realize it, but just as in spoken languages, you often need to describe people and things in various contexts, as
illustrated in the examples provided in 8.2 Snapshot: Describing Others.
See 8.2 Snapshot: Describing Others
Correct answer
Question 3
pts
How do you sign a referent in ASL to indicate that someone or something is present?
Using facial expressions to describe an object
Pointing upward when discussing non-visible objects
Pointing directly at a visible person or object
Looking away while pointing
A present referent involves pointing directly at a person or object that is visible to indicate clearly who or what is
being discussed.
See 8.2 Snapshot: Present and Not Present
Wrong answer
Question 4
pts
How do you sign a referent in ASL to indicate that someone or something is not present?
By looking directly at the person you are speaking to
By spelling out the name every time
By pointing downward and aligning your gaze with your finger
By pointing upward
For non-present referents, pointing downward while quickly glancing at your finger and then back at your listener
helps communicate about things or people not currently visible.
See 8.2 Snapshot: Present and Not Present
Correct answer
Question 5
pts
Why is it unnecessary to spell or sign the name repeatedly in ASL when referring to someone or something
repeatedly? Choose the best answer.
It is generally forgotten in conversation
It is too time-consuming
It is considered rude in Deaf culture
Once established, the same spatial reference is maintained by pointing back to that area.
