Question

What are the Five Parameters of ASL? Define and explain why they are important in the formation of signs?

Answer 1

Handshape- refers to the hand configuration which is used in beginning any word production in ASL
Palm Orientation- refers to the direction in which the hand is turned to produce a sign
Location- refers to the physical parameters or bodily location where the sign are produced
Movement - refers to the changing of the location of the hands within the set physical parameters during sign production

Thy are important because it gives your signing more meaning and emotion.