To sign "arson", start with both hands in front of your torso in loose fists, with your palms facing up. Move both hands upward while opening them into "5" handshapes, wiggling your fingers continuously as you lift them. This upward, wiggling motion represents the flickering flames of a fire.
Sign 'POLICE', 'SUSPECT', and then use this sign for 'arson'. Mouthing the word 'arson' while signing helps clarify the specific criminal meaning rather than just a general fire.
Point to the person to indicate 'HE', sign 'ARREST', and then sign 'arson'. Use a serious facial expression to accurately convey the gravity of the crime.
Sign 'ARSON', 'DANGEROUS', and 'CRIME'. Make sure the upward wiggling motion of the flames is clear and distinct to emphasize the destructive nature of the act.
Sign 'POLICE', 'SUSPECT', and then use this sign for 'arson'. Mouthing the word 'arson' while signing helps clarify the specific criminal meaning rather than just a general fire.
Point to the person to indicate 'HE', sign 'ARREST', and then sign 'arson'. Use a serious facial expression to accurately convey the gravity of the crime.
Sign 'ARSON', 'DANGEROUS', and 'CRIME'. Make sure the upward wiggling motion of the flames is clear and distinct to emphasize the destructive nature of the act.
Yes, the sign shown is the standard ASL sign for 'fire'. In conversation, the surrounding context and mouthing the word 'arson' clarify that you are talking about the crime rather than just a regular campfire or fireplace.
You can fingerspell A-R-S-O-N if you need to be extremely specific, such as in a formal legal context. However, using the sign for 'fire' while mouthing 'arson' is very common, visually expressive, and widely understood.
Start around your lower torso or stomach area and move your hands up to about chest height. The upward trajectory is more important than the exact starting and stopping points, as it shows the flames growing.
