Chapter 2
Processes of sign formation
Article outline
- 2.1The formation of Enga signs
- 2.1.1The formation of manual signs
- 2.1.1.1Locus of articulation
- 2.1.1.1.1Signs in neutral space
- 2.1.1.1.2Signs articulated in relation to the body
- 2.1.1.2Hand configurations
- 2.1.1.3Movement
- 2.1.1.3.1Signs without distinctive movement
- 2.1.1.3.2Simple excursion signs to a body part
- 2.1.1.3.3Simple excursion signs to neutral space
- 2.1.1.3.4Signs with movement at place of articulation
- 2.2Comparison of aspects of Enga sign formation with that of other sign languages
- 2.3Combined action signs
- 2.3.1Trunk action
- 2.3.2Head action
- 2.3.3Facial action
- 2.3.4Mouth action
- 2.4Signs for bodily feelings and emotional state
- 2.5Facial signs
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Notes