Chrysanthemum Tran reads "una oración" (bruja's soliloquy) by Rachel McKibbens

The video features a reading of Rachel Mckibbens' poem 'Una Oracion Brujas Soliloquy'. The speaker reflects on witnessing the poem performed live, highlighting its powerful exploration of survival, identity, and resilience. The poem uses vivid imagery to convey themes of birth, gender, and empowerment, ultimately concluding with a message of irreversibility and strength.

What event does the speaker recall that significantly impacted their understanding of poetry?

• A literature class in college

• A poetry reading by Rachel Mckibbens

• A personal writing workshop

• A poetry competition they participated in

In the poem, how does the speaker describe their early understanding of gender identity?

• As a natural and easy realization

• As a struggle with societal norms

• As an unimportant aspect of life

• As a clear and defined role

What metaphor does the speaker use to describe their resilience?

• A worm built to outlast the swallow

• A river cutting through rock

• A tree standing tall in a storm

• A flower blooming in adversity

How does the speaker express their newfound empowerment in the poem?

• By seeking revenge on those who wronged them

• By forgiving those who caused them pain

• By embracing their identity and challenging societal norms

• By isolating themselves from the world

What does the speaker declare about their own existence at the end of the poem?

• That they are still searching for meaning

• That they are defined by their past traumas

• That no one can undo their resilience

• That they are dependent on others for validation