How intricate/detailed is sign language, especially where inflection and sarcasm are concerned? Do those exist?

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How intricate/detailed is sign language, especially where inflection and sarcasm are concerned? Do those exist?

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It is helpful to note that American Sign Language is the common sign language is the US. Many countries have their own sign language some have more than one. In the US there are regional dialects of ASL.

Also American Sign Language is closer to French Sign Language than British Sign Language. It all goes back to Laurent Clerc who was hired by Thomas Gallaudet to teach his deaf daughter and other children.

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