In the excerpt from "Word Collage Poems," how does the author introduce the topic of found poetry?
by describing how some found poetry is better than
others
by showing how the art of found poetry grew out of
items like magnetic poetry kits
by describing found poetry by comparing it with things
that might be familiar to the reader
by showing that using objects and ideas in creative
ways is important

When lawrence saw the posters for the circus hanging on the bulletin board, as he swept up the trimmings at slim's barbershop, he knew he would be taking his little cousins. they loved animals, and he was looking forward to seeing the smiles on their faces as the circus performers amazed them with their stunts. but sweeping up hair clippings didn't pay a whole lot. lawrence spent 45 dollars just getting tickets. but it was worth it to see his cousins' faces. the day finally came and everyone was excited as they walked into that big circus tent. but lawrence soon realized that he and his cousins would be thirsty and hungry. as they sat in their seats, the drink vendor walked by selling beverages. desperately thirsty, lawrence asked him how much a lemonade would cost, and the drink vendor said, "eleven dollars each." lawrence replied, "oh, that's it? just eleven dollars? what a great deal for one cup of lemonade. that's totally worth it." the drink vendor walked away. which type of irony is used?

What evidence from the text supports the conclusion that gilgamesh demonstrates courage and takes risks?

How does the author characterize theseus in the story? cite evidence from the text in your response