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Originally Posted by SkullChick
What is ASL morphemes???
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What about expressive mouthing that have no real vocal meaning like "shaaaaa" when signed hit the gas pedal to go very fast?
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Yes, that is it. Mouth morphemes means the special things you do with your mouth to communicate grammar. Like the sign for "fat" is just one sign, but with your mouth and face you can say "just a little fat" or "REALLY REALLY FAT". Also "cha" for big things, etc.
Mouthing means forming English words with your mouth when you sign...different thing from mouth morphemes.