The document discusses English idioms and how they can be misunderstood, especially by deaf and hard of hearing students. It provides examples of common English idioms and their literal meanings, as well as examples of similar idioms in American Sign Language which tend to be more literal and visually descriptive. The document is authored by Gina Vincenti, a senior studying English and psychology with a focus on teaching deaf students.

6. Some times, English sentences can be misinterpreted or figures of speech can be taken literally. The children’s story of “Amelia Bedelia” shows that even native English speakers can get confused.