Question

a raisin in the sun
today’s reading | page 1 - 31
bell ringer
in your opinion, how does money change people, and is it a change for the better or worse?

mini-lesson
explicit | implicit
stated in a clear, obvious and direct way, leaving no doubt to the intended meaning. | not said directly or explicitly, but the reader has enough information to draw a conclusion or to infer meaning. implicit character traits require the reader to draw conclusions based on what the character does or says.
example: “she was a tall girl of only about 24.” the author directly, explicitly states the character’s height and age. | example: “thomas called his grandmother every single day to say hello and ask if she needed anything.” the reader can infer that thomas is a caring and responsible individual because these character traits are implied through his words and actions.
character trait | direct characterization | indirect characterization
the actual appearance or personality trait that is revealed about a character. | when the author specifically reveals traits or motivations about the character in a direct, straightforward manner. | when the author reveals a character’s personality or trait indirectly through the characters speech, actions, appearance, etc.
examples
outdoorsy | “jackie is outdoorsy.” | “jackie likes exploring in the woods, pond and creek.”
kind | “kevin was the kindest man i ever met.” | “kevin always goes out of his way to make newcomers feel welcome and to cheer people up when they are sad.”

Explanation:

The problem involves analyzing how money changes people, which relates to literature (as it's a reading from "A Raisin in the Sun") and understanding character traits/analysis, falling under Literature subfield of Arts. The bell ringer question asks for an opinion on money's impact on people, which can be explored through literary analysis and personal reflection.

Answer:

Literature (subfield of Arts)