Notice the squinted eyes and puffed cheeks used to show the "intensity" of the toothache.
The signer is describing a (specifically a toothache). They use descriptive signs to indicate the location and the intensity of the pain, often accompanied by a "grimacing" facial expression to show discomfort. 2. What is the cause of the problem? signing naturally 11.6 minidialogue 3 answers
In ASL, the eyes often tell you more about the "degree" of a problem than the hand signs themselves. Notice the squinted eyes and puffed cheeks used
Instead of just signing "PAIN," the signer points specifically to the jaw or cheek area to show exactly where it hurts. Instead of just signing "PAIN," the signer points
The signer explains that they (often interpreted as ice cream or candy), which triggered a sensitive reaction in a cavity or a specific tooth. 3. What is the advice or intended action?