Post Draft: Signing Naturally 9.14 – Narrative Strategies & Key Concepts
Subject: Homework 9.14 – Breaking down the Narrative Structure
Note: If you have a specific question from the book (e.g., "What is the sign for X in Minidialogue 1?"), let me know and I can clarify that specific vocabulary!
Sample answers:
The Hitchhiker's Reaction: He is astonished/shocked that the driver didn't get a ticket. The Final Irony
While driving, the driver sees flashing patrol car lights and sirens in his rearview mirror .
If you are stuck on a specific question in Unit 9.14, let me know: The specific question number from your workbook. The name of the signer in the video (if applicable).
This section typically requires students to watch unscripted signers, identify key ASL storytelling elements (like role-shifting, temporal sequencing, and “then vs. now” contrasts), and answer comprehension questions. If you’re searching for “Signing Naturally 9.14 answers,” you likely need one of three things:
When completing the workbook exercises for 9.14, you are typically asked to watch a signer give directions and then identify the room or destination they are referring to. Here is the linguistic logic you need to find the correct answers: 1. Common Landmarks
- English: "Who is that?"
- ASL:
THAT WHO?orNAME WHAT? - When describing someone, the structure is usually:
HEIGHT+BODY-TYPE+CLOTHING/HAIR+IDENTIFY.