The Great Gatsby
Common App Essay
Animal Rights/Rhetorical Devices
MLA Format
Joyner's Classroom
100

What was Gatsby's real name?

James Gatz.

100

What letter font needed to be used to type your essay?

Times New Roman.

100

What was the objective of "Change of hearts" by Rifkins

Animals possess complex emotions like humans do.

100

What is MLA format?

Citing sources

100

How many minutes do we do independent reading for?

10 minutes.
200

Why was Gatsby ashamed of his parents?

They were shiftless and unsuccessful farm people?

200

What day was the common app essay due?

October 21st, 2025

200

What was the objective of "Hooked on a myth" by Braithwaite?

To address whether fish have feelings or not.

200

What does MLA format stand for?

Modern Language Association.

200

What days do we go to the library?

Wednesdays

300

Why was Daisy crying in Gatsby's mansion?

She realized Gatsby's wealth and what she missed out on

300

What format did the header need to be in?

MLA format?

300

What is Pathos?

Using emotions or meaningful examples.

300

Where should the paper title be?

In the center.

300

What does the yellow sign near the door say?

No perfumes, colognes or scented lotions.

400

How did Myrtle Wilson die?

She was struck by Gatsby's car.

400

What was the minimum to maximum of words did you need in your essay?

250-650 words.

400

What is Logos?

Using logic and reasoning with evidence. 

400
Where did Mr. Joyner say you can site your sources?

Knightcite

400

What did Mr. Joyner study in college?

Creative Writing.

500

Who Murdered Myrtle Wilson?

Daisy Buchanan
500

What was the objective of the common app essay?

Speaking on your personalities and values or why you're on the road you're on for your future
500

What is Ethos?

Speaking and writing by using credibility.

500

What should the first page in the left corner have?

Your name, instructors name, course, and due date in the upper left corner

500

What college did Mr. Joyner go to?

PLU

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