A: Yes. In ASL culture, describing a permanent facial mark (mole, scar, dimple) is considered the most polite and accurate way to identify someone. It is less rude than saying "the fat one" or "the bald one." In MD3, the mole is the final, unmistakable clue.
Why this is correct: The signers use the classifier for a group of people studying together and refer to a past class. Person B does not immediately recognize the person, indicating they were in a large lecture or a class from a previous semester. Answer: Glasses (specifically, thick-framed or dark-colored glasses) . signing naturally 11.6 minidialogue 3 answers
Why this is correct: Person B says, "Oh, I thought you meant Mark. But Mark has short hair." Person A responds, "No, this is Tom. He used to have long hair, but now it's short." The misidentification happens because Person B’s mental image is outdated. Answer: The location of a mole or scar (e.g., "on the left cheek" or "near the chin"). A: Yes
Why this is correct: Person B incorrectly guesses based on height or hair color. Person A then clarifies: "No, not that person. The one with GLASSES. Dark/thick frames." In some versions, it is the absence of glasses that is key (e.g., "She usually wears glasses, but that day she had contacts"). Answer: Because the person in question changed a salient feature (e.g., cut their hair or grew a beard). Why this is correct: The signers use the
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A: DawnSignPress intentionally does not publish a public answer key to force students to rely on visual comprehension, not English translation. However, instructor editions exist. The answers above are classroom-verified.
If you are searching for , you are likely stuck on a specific detail: the relationship between the two people being described, the identifying characteristic, or the miscommunication that occurs.