Subject: Homework 9.14 – Breaking down the Narrative Structure
Hey everyone,
I just finished working through section 9.14 and wanted to share my breakdown of the narrative structure. This section is tricky because it moves away from simple vocabulary and focuses on Narrative Structure (NS)—specifically how to organize a story or explanation so it makes visual sense.
Here is how I drafted my response for the assignment (focusing on the "Wrong Number" or similar narrative scenarios often found in this unit):
1. Establish the Setting (Grounding) Before getting into the action, I made sure to establish the "ground." You can’t talk about a person or an event without grounding it in a specific time and place. signing naturally 9.14 answers
2. The Constraint / Negation Strategy This was the hardest part for me. The text emphasizes showing that an action cannot happen or was interrupted.
3. Descriptive Elements (DS) In 9.14, we are expected to use Descriptive Signs (DS) to identify people or objects.
My Draft Answer Summary: If the prompt was asking about a specific scenario (like making a mistake or identifying a person), my response followed this order:
Questions for the group:
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If you are truly stuck, far better options exist:
Q: Are the 9.14 answers online somewhere for free?
A: Partial answers exist on Quizlet and Chegg, but they often lack context (e.g., which edition). Use them to check, not replace, your own work.
Q: My 9.14 has 5 stories, not 3 — what’s wrong?
A: You likely have the Signing Naturally Level 2 (Units 7–12) expanded edition. Search for the specific title of your DVD case. but they often lack context (e.g.
Q: Can a Deaf tutor help me with 9.14?
A: Yes — and a Deaf tutor is the best resource. They will not give you “answers” as much as teach you how to see the grammatical structures. Find one via your local Deaf center or online ASL tutoring platforms.
Q: Will my teacher know if I just copy answers?
A: Almost always. Teachers notice when written answers use vocabulary or sentence structures far beyond your known ASL level. Worse, when called to sign in class, you’ll freeze.