"The Formula for Forgiveness"

What is the main theme of 'The Formula for Forgiveness' by Jae Escoto?

• Identity and Pronouns

• Mathematics and Equations

• Family and Relationships

• Cultural Heritage

How many times does the speaker identify as 'she' in a day according to the poem?

• 34 times

• 2 times

• Twice

• Once

What does the speaker repeatedly remind others about in the poem?

• Their pronouns are he/him

• Their cultural background

• Their educational achievements

• Their family relationships

What is the speaker's response to being misgendered, as described in the poem?

• Forgiveness

• Anger

• Silence

• Laughter

What effect does the repetition of "once again" have on the reader?

• It gives the feeling that this happens repeatedly but the author is patient.

• It emphasizes how little others respect the pronouns.

• It is at the end of lines to make it stick in the reader's brain.

• It reminds the reader to use proper pronouns.

In a well-developed paragraph, please explain why this poem reflects the attributes of a free verse poem.