Not reading a poem more than once misses hidden meaning.

Ignoring punctuation changes the rhythm and tone.

Assuming every poem must rhyme is a common error.

Confusing the speaker with the poet may mislead interpretation.

Skipping analysis of figurative language limits understanding.

Misreading line breaks can affect how a poem is read aloud.

Forcing meaning without evidence leads to weak analysis.

Overlooking form and structure misses the poet’s intention.

Not considering the cultural or historical context is a mistake.

Taking every line literally often misses the metaphor.