Answer to Question #106979 in English for Margo

Question

It appears that of the various forms of literary works in the ASL signing community narratives of personal experiences is the most common. Why is this the case? What function does this genre have in the community?

Answer 1

Narratives of personal experiences are the most popular as they are unique, non-traditional and relate to personal experience. The story is usually told from the beginning to the end of a particular event and suits the author’s reader.