Antonio Johnson

English 110

Rhetorical Analysis

11/18/22

Sign Language

Sign language is one of the most distinct languages in the world. It is the only language when in use, people primarily use their hands. It’s calculated that only 1% of the entire U.S population uses sign language. The most common users are people that are deaf. This is beneficial for those that are deaf because they can learn what certain hand movements and signals mean and be able to respond.

American sign language

Pidgeon Signed English

Signing Exact English or British Sign Language

Sign language matters to a significant amount of people because they may have other problems than simply being deaf. For instance, people may have trouble speaking because they have problems with their voice. People that know sign language can also be useful for when during speeches, the person translating can perform hand signals as the speaker continues.