Transition Markers
The Word 'OK'
Conjunctions
Transition Markers in ASL
Importance of Transition Markers
Kellie H
Chapter 9: Transition Markers
11/13/17
Anyway can be interpreted as an ending of a previous statement or just a pause between sentences.
Now sometimes signals a new topic is beginning
Be careful, if a transition marker is not recognized correctly it causes new info to be connected to a previous topic
Many different languages use the word okay but it has different meanings
if a signer signs a word that is not signed as okay, the english equivalent could still be 'Okay'
Okay is used to keep a conversation going
Words that bridge the gap in sentences/phrases
Words that link words phrases, sentences, or paragraphs
An example of a conjunction in ASL which means "What happened?" in English
Without transition markers, the hearing consumer only hear chunks of info
Transition markers help the consumer have a clear understanding of what is being said
The interpreter must consider the topic, if the info is an example or comparison/contrast, and what transition words would clarify this