Read the poem and answer the question below
I lost my talk
The talk you took away.
When I was a little girl
At Shubenacadie school.
You snatched it away:
I speak like you
I think like you
I create like you
The scrambled ballad, about my word.
Two ways I talk
Both ways I say,
Your way is more powerful.
So gently I offer my hand and ask,
Let me find my talk
So I can teach you about me
The poet feels melancholic about the loss of her _______.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is OPTION 3 - IDENTITY
The poet feels melancholic about the loss of her identity.
Throughout the poem, the speaker reflects on how their original way of speaking, thinking, and creating has been taken away, indicating a deep sense of loss regarding their cultural and personal identity. The mention of being at Shubenacadie school, a place known for assimilating Indigenous children, further emphasizes this loss.