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The Linguistics of American Sign Language Poetry In the Poem “Viewpoint” by Rose Crooks

Delve into the linguistic elements of American Sign Language poetry in the poem "Viewpoint" by Rose Crooks, comparing it with English poetry, analyzing alliteration, rhyme, metaphor, meter, and rhythm. The poem features signs like OPEN MIND and CLOSE MIND, showcasing the beauty and complexity of ASL poetry.

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The Linguistics of American Sign Language Poetry In the Poem “Viewpoint” by Rose Crooks

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  1. The Linguistics of American Sign Language Poetry In the Poem “Viewpoint” by Rose Crooks

  2. Poetry • English poetry Vs. ASL poetry

  3. “Viewpoint” • Background on the poem • Three stanzas

  4. “Viewpoint” Linguistic Elements Alliteration/Rhyme: • ASL: • 'B' Handshape, • NMS, • Movement Path

  5. “Viewpoint” Linguistic Elements • Metaphor: • 'preach', 'road', 'open mind', 'close mind', 'arrive', 'stop', 'finish', 'become+flexible'

  6. “Viewpoint” Linguistic Element: Metre/Rhythm • Three stanzas: • Tight confined • Easier • Loose flowing

  7. “Viewpoint” • A few Signs: • OPEN MIND • CLOSE MIND • BOX • ROAD/PATH • RECEDE DISTANCE

  8. “Viewpoint” The poem will not be translated

  9. Modes of Communication

  10. Bibliography • Burch, S. (1997). Deaf poets' society: Subverting the hearing paradigm. Literature and Medicine, 16(1), 121-134. doi: 10.1353/lm.1997.0002 • Ormsby, A. (1995). Poetic cohesian in American Sign Language: Valli's "Snowflake" & Coleridge's "Frost at Midnight" Sign Language Studies, 88, 227-244. • Winston, E. A. (1991). Spatial referencing and cohesion in an American Sign Language text. Sign Language Studies, 73, 397-410.

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