Disclaimer: Use this answer key as a tool to check your work after attempting the DVD or digital video exercises. Rote copying will not build your visual receptive skills. Exercise 8.4:1 – Analyzing Requests

High fever, coughing, and extreme fatigue (TIRED). When it started: Two days ago (TWO-DAYS-AGO). Section 2: Analyzing the Advice Given

Whether you need help with or expressive production

Accepted. The roommate agrees but stipulates it must be returned by 10:00 PM. Scenario 2

Unit 8.4 places a heavy emphasis on recognizing the "Condition" versus the "Command/Advice." Condition (Eyebrows Raised, Head Tilted) Advice / Command (Neutral/Assertive Face) IF YOU COUGH CONTINUOUS (If you keep coughing) SHOULD SEE DOCTOR (You should see a doctor) IF TIRED EVERY DAY (If you are tired every day) MORE SLEEP NEED (You need more sleep) IF TOOTH PAIN (If you have a toothache) DENTIST GO-TO QUICK (Go to the dentist quickly) Part 3: Cultural Insights – Deaf Medical Interactions

Answer: In ASL, classifiers are handshapes that provide information about the characteristics of a person or thing. For example, I might use a "1" handshape to describe a tall, thin person or a "3" handshape to describe a person with curly hair.