ASL parameters (remember to know all variations) even older variations (respect your elders) Handshape - This refers to the specific configuration of the hand and fingers used to form a sign. Different gestures can convey different meanings based on handshape. Each handshape is identified by its position and the fingers' shapes, such as a flat hand, fist, or open hand. Location - Location pertains to where the sign is made in relation to the signer's body. The same sign performed at different lo