The book presents information on Sign Play, in which signers use ASL in a playful manner. An example of this usage is adding meaning to the sign, UNDERSTAND, by using a different finger than the index finger. By using the pinkie finger, it indicates a limited understanding. Conversely, by using all five fingers, the person is communicating that he or she fully understands the concept and any further explanation is unwarranted. This example of UNDERSTAND provides a glimpse of how sign play works in ASL. |