Explanatory–Seeks to provide information required in particular circumstances
The texts on this page are explanatory in that they offer information without attempting to persuade or alter the behavior of the audience.
In these texts, Jenny and Eric both explain different choices one might have in selecting a canoe at an Outfitters or some other location. The choices described are: aluminum; Kevlar, fiberglass, Royalex, and Wood/Wood and Canvas.
Explanatory Text – English
The length of this text is 3:26.
Note: This text was delivered to Doug Bowen-Bailey–which explains the direct address in the beginning.
Explanatory Text – ASL
The length of this text is 6:25.
Starter question
The introduction of the different boats happens in different ways. Eric introduces each boat as he goes along and Jenny introduces them all in the beginning and then explains them more fully. Do you think this difference is characteristic of English and ASL discourse, and if so, how do you effectively handle it in an interpreting situation?
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